McGown Peak Circumnavigation (ID)

Custer County, Idaho, United States

20.1 miles (32.3 km) · 3,414 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

McGown Peak Circumnavigation (ID) is a 20.1-mile loop route in Custer County, Idaho, United States, gaining 3,386 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 1,245 feet at an average 8.5% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	20.1 mi (32.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,414 ft (1,041 m)
Average gain	170 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 1,614 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.1%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 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	19%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about McGown Peak Circumnavigation (ID)

How much elevation gain does McGown Peak Circumnavigation (ID) have?

McGown Peak Circumnavigation (ID) has 3,414 ft (1,041 m) of elevation gain over 20.1 miles (32.3 km). That averages 170 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is McGown Peak Circumnavigation (ID)?

The difficulty score for McGown Peak Circumnavigation (ID) is 14.1 of 100. That is harder than 81.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on McGown Peak Circumnavigation (ID)?

The longest climb on McGown Peak Circumnavigation (ID) runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 1,614 ft (492 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.1%.