Kurinjal Trek

Kalasa taluk, Karnataka, India

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 1,399 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kurinjal Trek is a 8.9-mile loop route in Kalasa taluk, Karnataka, India, gaining 1,365 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 4.3 miles gaining 1,147 feet at an average 3.6% grade. Approximately 75% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,399 ft (426 m)
Average gain	157 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 825 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Kurinjal Trek

How much elevation gain does Kurinjal Trek have?

Kurinjal Trek has 1,399 ft (426 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 157 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kurinjal Trek?

The difficulty score for Kurinjal Trek is 8 of 100. That is harder than 60.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kurinjal Trek?

The longest climb on Kurinjal Trek runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 825 ft (252 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35%.