Kinnaur Kailash

Rekong Peo, Himachal Pradesh, India

10.9 miles (17.6 km) · 10,216 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kinnaur Kailash is a 10.9-mile loop route in Rekong Peo, Himachal Pradesh, India, gaining 10,216 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 6,853 feet at an average 41.1% grade. Only 7% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.9 mi (17.6 km)
Elevation gain	10,216 ft (3,114 m)
Average gain	934 ft per mile (177 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 9,190 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	79.5%
Runnable	7% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	28.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	44%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	46%

Questions about Kinnaur Kailash

How much elevation gain does Kinnaur Kailash have?

Kinnaur Kailash has 10,216 ft (3,114 m) of elevation gain over 10.9 miles (17.6 km). That averages 934 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kinnaur Kailash?

The difficulty score for Kinnaur Kailash is 28.5 of 100. That is harder than 96.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 7% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kinnaur Kailash?

The longest climb on Kinnaur Kailash runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 9,190 ft (2,801 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 79.5%.