KP Summit & Back

Somawarpet taluk, Karnataka, India

13.3 miles (21.4 km) · 5,699 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

KP Summit & Back is a 13.3-mile loop route in Somawarpet taluk, Karnataka, India, gaining 5,696 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.7 miles gaining 5,383 feet at an average 14.7% grade. Only 28% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	13.3 mi (21.4 km)
Elevation gain	5,699 ft (1,737 m)
Average gain	428 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 5,194 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.8%
Runnable	28% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	34%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about KP Summit & Back

How much elevation gain does KP Summit & Back have?

KP Summit & Back has 5,699 ft (1,737 m) of elevation gain over 13.3 miles (21.4 km). That averages 428 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is KP Summit & Back?

The difficulty score for KP Summit & Back is 17.2 of 100. That is harder than 87.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 28% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on KP Summit & Back?

The longest climb on KP Summit & Back runs 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and gains 5,194 ft (1,583 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.8%.