Mount Louis (AB, Canada)

Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada

11.0 miles (17.6 km) · 4,782 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mount Louis (AB, Canada) is a 11.0-mile loop route in Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada, gaining 4,799 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 2,361 feet at an average 34.2% grade. Only 25% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance11.0 mi (17.6 km)
Elevation gain4,782 ft (1,458 m)
Average gain436 ft per mile (83 m per km)
Longest climb5.0 mi, 4,189 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade86%
Runnable23% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score18.5 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat4%
Mild uphill6%
Moderate uphill5%
Steep uphill34%
Mild downhill7%
Moderate downhill7%
Steep downhill37%

Questions about Mount Louis (AB, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Mount Louis (AB, Canada) have?

Mount Louis (AB, Canada) has 4,782 ft (1,458 m) of elevation gain over 11.0 miles (17.6 km). That averages 436 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Louis (AB, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Mount Louis (AB, Canada) is 18.5 of 100. That is harder than 89% of routes at a similar distance. About 23% 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 Louis (AB, Canada)?

The longest climb on Mount Louis (AB, Canada) runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 4,189 ft (1,277 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 86%.

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