Mount Owen Route

Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada

6.1 miles (9.8 km) · 10,157 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Mount Owen Route is a 6.1 mile route in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada. The course features 10,157 feet of elevation gain and 4,840 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 2.1 miles with 5,319 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 1660 feet per mile. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 50.7 puts it in the top 0.3% of challenging routes at this distance. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring British Columbia's mountain terrain.

Route facts

Distance	6.1 mi (9.8 km)
Elevation gain	10,157 ft (3,096 m)
Average gain	1,660 ft per mile (314 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 996 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	107.6%
Runnable	0% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	34.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Questions about Mount Owen Route

How much elevation gain does Mount Owen Route have?

Mount Owen Route has 10,157 ft (3,096 m) of elevation gain over 6.1 miles (9.8 km). That averages 1,660 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Owen Route?

The difficulty score for Mount Owen Route is 34.2 of 100. That is harder than 98.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 0% 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 Owen Route?

The longest climb on Mount Owen Route runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 996 ft (304 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 107.6%.