Melbourne Capital City Trail

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

18.3 miles (29.4 km) · 799 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	18.3 mi (29.4 km)
Elevation gain	799 ft (243 m)
Average gain	44 ft per mile (8 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 131 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	6.1%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	1.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	3%
Mild downhill	32%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Melbourne Capital City Trail

How much elevation gain does Melbourne Capital City Trail have?

Melbourne Capital City Trail has 799 ft (243 m) of elevation gain over 18.3 miles (29.4 km). That averages 44 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Melbourne Capital City Trail?

The difficulty score for Melbourne Capital City Trail is 1.5 of 100. That is harder than 18.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Melbourne Capital City Trail?

The longest climb on Melbourne Capital City Trail runs 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 131 ft (40 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 6.1%.