Mount Solitary North-South Traverse

New South Wales, Australia

19.5 miles (31.4 km) · 5,162 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mount Solitary North-South Traverse is a 19.5-mile loop route in New South Wales, Australia, gaining 5,208 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 1,993 feet at an average 9.5% grade. About 48% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	19.5 mi (31.4 km)
Elevation gain	5,162 ft (1,573 m)
Average gain	264 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	8.4 mi, 2,395 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	87.8%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Mount Solitary North-South Traverse

How much elevation gain does Mount Solitary North-South Traverse have?

Mount Solitary North-South Traverse has 5,162 ft (1,573 m) of elevation gain over 19.5 miles (31.4 km). That averages 264 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Solitary North-South Traverse?

The difficulty score for Mount Solitary North-South Traverse is 13.4 of 100. That is harder than 79.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% 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 Solitary North-South Traverse?

The longest climb on Mount Solitary North-South Traverse runs 8.4 miles (13.4 km) and gains 2,395 ft (730 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 87.8%.