Mount Solitary North-South Traverse

New South Wales, Australia

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

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	4.3 mi, 1,955 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 83.8% 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 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 1,955 ft (596 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 87.8%.