Kokanee Traverse (BC, Canada)

Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

11.2 miles (18.0 km) · 5,262 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kokanee Traverse (BC, Canada) is a 11.2-mile loop route in Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 5,254 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.8 miles gaining 4,204 feet at an average 20.4% grade. Only 17% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.2 mi (18.0 km)
Elevation gain	5,262 ft (1,604 m)
Average gain	471 ft per mile (89 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 3,987 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	45.8%
Runnable	17% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	43%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Kokanee Traverse (BC, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Kokanee Traverse (BC, Canada) have?

Kokanee Traverse (BC, Canada) has 5,262 ft (1,604 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.0 km). That averages 471 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kokanee Traverse (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Kokanee Traverse (BC, Canada) is 20.6 of 100. That is harder than 91.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 17% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kokanee Traverse (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on Kokanee Traverse (BC, Canada) runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 3,987 ft (1,215 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.8%.