Mount Robson South Face

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, Canada

17.2 miles (27.6 km) · 10,722 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mount Robson South Face is a 17.2-mile loop route in Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 10,708 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 8.6 miles gaining 10,439 feet at an average 22.5% grade. Only 35% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.2 mi (27.6 km)
Elevation gain	10,722 ft (3,268 m)
Average gain	625 ft per mile (118 m per km)
Longest climb	8.6 mi, 10,237 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	65.8%
Runnable	36% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about Mount Robson South Face

How much elevation gain does Mount Robson South Face have?

Mount Robson South Face has 10,722 ft (3,268 m) of elevation gain over 17.2 miles (27.6 km). That averages 625 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Robson South Face?

The difficulty score for Mount Robson South Face is 19.6 of 100. That is harder than 90.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 36% 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 Robson South Face?

The longest climb on Mount Robson South Face runs 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and gains 10,237 ft (3,120 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 65.8%.