Kakti Taal

Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, India

9.7 miles (15.7 km) · 3,716 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,716 ft (1,133 m)
Average gain	381 ft per mile (72 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 3,492 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.5%
Runnable	40% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Kakti Taal

How much elevation gain does Kakti Taal have?

Kakti Taal has 3,716 ft (1,133 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.7 km). That averages 381 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kakti Taal?

The difficulty score for Kakti Taal is 15.2 of 100. That is harder than 87% of routes at a similar distance. About 40% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kakti Taal?

The longest climb on Kakti Taal runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 3,492 ft (1,064 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.5%.