Kudremukh

Kalasa taluk, Karnataka, India

11.1 miles (17.9 km) · 3,057 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kudremukh is a 11.1-mile loop route in Kalasa taluk, Karnataka, India, gaining 3,121 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 5.5 miles gaining 2,846 feet at an average 9.0% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.1 mi (17.9 km)
Elevation gain	3,057 ft (932 m)
Average gain	275 ft per mile (52 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 2,583 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	38.6%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Kudremukh

How much elevation gain does Kudremukh have?

Kudremukh has 3,057 ft (932 m) of elevation gain over 11.1 miles (17.9 km). That averages 275 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kudremukh?

The difficulty score for Kudremukh is 14.1 of 100. That is harder than 81.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kudremukh?

The longest climb on Kudremukh runs 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and gains 2,583 ft (787 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.6%.