Mount Elphinstone (BC, Canada)

Sunshine Coast Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

10.0 miles (16.1 km) · 3,424 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance10.0 mi (16.1 km)
Elevation gain3,424 ft (1,044 m)
Average gain342 ft per mile (65 m per km)
Longest climb4.6 mi, 3,406 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade25.3%
Runnable22% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score15.5 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat1%
Mild uphill3%
Moderate uphill4%
Steep uphill39%
Mild downhill3%
Moderate downhill15%
Steep downhill35%

Questions about Mount Elphinstone (BC, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Mount Elphinstone (BC, Canada) have?

Mount Elphinstone (BC, Canada) has 3,424 ft (1,044 m) of elevation gain over 10.0 miles (16.1 km). That averages 342 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Elphinstone (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Mount Elphinstone (BC, Canada) is 15.5 of 100. That is harder than 87.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 22% 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 Elphinstone (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on Mount Elphinstone (BC, Canada) runs 4.6 miles (7.3 km) and gains 3,406 ft (1,038 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.3%.

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