Mt Assiniboine (BC, Canada)

Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

13.8 miles (22.2 km) · 6,619 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Assiniboine (BC, Canada) is a 13.8-mile loop route in Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 6,607 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.0 miles gaining 6,553 feet at an average 17.6% grade. Only 36% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.8 mi (22.2 km)
Elevation gain	6,619 ft (2,018 m)
Average gain	479 ft per mile (91 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 6,512 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	59.9%
Runnable	36% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Mt Assiniboine (BC, Canada)

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

Mt Assiniboine (BC, Canada) has 6,619 ft (2,018 m) of elevation gain over 13.8 miles (22.2 km). That averages 479 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Assiniboine (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Mt Assiniboine (BC, Canada) is 19.4 of 100. That is harder than 90.1% 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 Mt Assiniboine (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on Mt Assiniboine (BC, Canada) runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 6,512 ft (1,985 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 59.9%.