Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK)

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

17.7 miles (28.5 km) · 8,275 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	17.7 mi (28.5 km)
Elevation gain	8,275 ft (2,522 m)
Average gain	468 ft per mile (89 m per km)
Longest climb	2.1 mi, 1,372 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.3%
Runnable	25% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	34%

Questions about Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK)

How much elevation gain does Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK) have?

Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK) has 8,275 ft (2,522 m) of elevation gain over 17.7 miles (28.5 km). That averages 468 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK)?

The difficulty score for Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK) is 16.8 of 100. That is harder than 89.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 25% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK)?

The longest climb on Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK) runs 2.1 miles (3.4 km) and gains 1,372 ft (418 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.3%.