Mt Albert Edward (BC, Canada)

Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

20.0 miles (32.1 km) · 4,977 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Albert Edward (BC, Canada) is a 20.0-mile loop route in Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 4,977 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 5.7 miles gaining 3,182 feet at an average 8.8% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	20.0 mi (32.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,977 ft (1,517 m)
Average gain	249 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 2,956 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	56.9%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Mt Albert Edward (BC, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Mt Albert Edward (BC, Canada) have?

Mt Albert Edward (BC, Canada) has 4,977 ft (1,517 m) of elevation gain over 20.0 miles (32.1 km). That averages 249 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Albert Edward (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Mt Albert Edward (BC, Canada) is 13.7 of 100. That is harder than 80.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mt Albert Edward (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on Mt Albert Edward (BC, Canada) runs 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and gains 2,956 ft (901 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 56.9%.