McLeodganj - Triund Loop

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India

9.5 miles (15.2 km) · 3,415 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

McLeodganj - Triund Loop is a 9.5-mile loop route in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India, gaining 3,465 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 3.6 miles gaining 3,323 feet at an average 17.1% grade. Only 36% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,415 ft (1,041 m)
Average gain	361 ft per mile (68 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 3,270 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	36.6%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	33%

Questions about McLeodganj - Triund Loop

How much elevation gain does McLeodganj - Triund Loop have?

McLeodganj - Triund Loop has 3,415 ft (1,041 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.2 km). That averages 361 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is McLeodganj - Triund Loop?

The difficulty score for McLeodganj - Triund Loop is 16.2 of 100. That is harder than 85.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on McLeodganj - Triund Loop?

The longest climb on McLeodganj - Triund Loop runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 3,270 ft (997 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36.6%.