Marquette 4 Peaks (MI)

Marquette County, Michigan, United States

9.8 miles (15.7 km) · 1,532 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Marquette 4 Peaks (MI) is a 9.8-mile loop route in Marquette County, Michigan, United States, gaining 1,545 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 774 feet at an average 9.6% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,532 ft (467 m)
Average gain	157 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 431 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Marquette 4 Peaks (MI)

How much elevation gain does Marquette 4 Peaks (MI) have?

Marquette 4 Peaks (MI) has 1,532 ft (467 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.7 km). That averages 157 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Marquette 4 Peaks (MI)?

The difficulty score for Marquette 4 Peaks (MI) is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 55.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Marquette 4 Peaks (MI)?

The longest climb on Marquette 4 Peaks (MI) runs 3.7 miles (6.0 km) and gains 431 ft (132 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26%.