Little Rock Creek High Five Traverse (MT)

Ravalli County, Montana, United States

18.3 miles (29.4 km) · 7,733 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Little Rock Creek High Five Traverse (MT) is a 18.3-mile loop route in Ravalli County, Montana, United States, gaining 7,769 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 8.6 miles gaining 5,174 feet at an average 26.3% grade. Only 33% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	18.3 mi (29.4 km)
Elevation gain	7,733 ft (2,357 m)
Average gain	423 ft per mile (80 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 4,974 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	103.6%
Runnable	32% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Little Rock Creek High Five Traverse (MT)

How much elevation gain does Little Rock Creek High Five Traverse (MT) have?

Little Rock Creek High Five Traverse (MT) has 7,733 ft (2,357 m) of elevation gain over 18.3 miles (29.4 km). That averages 423 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Little Rock Creek High Five Traverse (MT)?

The difficulty score for Little Rock Creek High Five Traverse (MT) is 19 of 100. That is harder than 89.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 32% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Little Rock Creek High Five Traverse (MT)?

The longest climb on Little Rock Creek High Five Traverse (MT) runs 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and gains 4,974 ft (1,516 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 103.6%.