Mitre Peak

Southland District, Southland, New Zealand / Aotearoa

9.9 miles (16.0 km) · 6,476 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mitre Peak is a 9.9-mile loop route in Southland District, Southland, New Zealand / Aotearoa, gaining 6,532 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 2,769 feet at an average 44.2% grade. About 43% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (16.0 km)
Elevation gain	6,476 ft (1,974 m)
Average gain	653 ft per mile (124 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 5,459 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	88%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	33%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Mitre Peak

How much elevation gain does Mitre Peak have?

Mitre Peak has 6,476 ft (1,974 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (16.0 km). That averages 653 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mitre Peak?

The difficulty score for Mitre Peak is 13.9 of 100. That is harder than 81% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mitre Peak?

The longest climb on Mitre Peak runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 5,459 ft (1,664 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 88%.