Kalawitan Circuit

Ifugao, Philippines

15.3 miles (24.6 km) · 6,265 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kalawitan Circuit is a 15.3-mile loop route in Ifugao, Philippines, gaining 6,265 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.2 miles gaining 5,444 feet at an average 13.6% grade. Only 39% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	15.3 mi (24.6 km)
Elevation gain	6,265 ft (1,910 m)
Average gain	409 ft per mile (77 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 5,107 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.8%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Kalawitan Circuit

How much elevation gain does Kalawitan Circuit have?

Kalawitan Circuit has 6,265 ft (1,910 m) of elevation gain over 15.3 miles (24.6 km). That averages 409 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kalawitan Circuit?

The difficulty score for Kalawitan Circuit is 19 of 100. That is harder than 89.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kalawitan Circuit?

The longest climb on Kalawitan Circuit runs 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and gains 5,107 ft (1,557 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.8%.