Mount Barney

Queensland, Australia

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 4,000 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	4,000 ft (1,219 m)
Average gain	478 ft per mile (90 m per km)
Longest climb	2.5 mi, 3,440 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	62.6%
Runnable	30% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about Mount Barney

How much elevation gain does Mount Barney have?

Mount Barney has 4,000 ft (1,219 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 478 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Barney?

The difficulty score for Mount Barney is 15.6 of 100. That is harder than 87.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mount Barney?

The longest climb on Mount Barney runs 2.5 miles (4.0 km) and gains 3,440 ft (1,049 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 62.6%.