Mt Birdwood NW Ridge (AB, Canada)

Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada

12.0 miles (19.3 km) · 3,872 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Birdwood NW Ridge (AB, Canada) is a 12.0-mile loop route in Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada, gaining 3,857 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 6.1 miles gaining 3,813 feet at an average 11.6% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.0 mi (19.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,872 ft (1,180 m)
Average gain	323 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 3,748 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	63.5%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Mt Birdwood NW Ridge (AB, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Mt Birdwood NW Ridge (AB, Canada) have?

Mt Birdwood NW Ridge (AB, Canada) has 3,872 ft (1,180 m) of elevation gain over 12.0 miles (19.3 km). That averages 323 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Birdwood NW Ridge (AB, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Mt Birdwood NW Ridge (AB, Canada) is 13.8 of 100. That is harder than 80.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% 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 Birdwood NW Ridge (AB, Canada)?

The longest climb on Mt Birdwood NW Ridge (AB, Canada) runs 5.6 miles (8.9 km) and gains 3,748 ft (1,142 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 63.5%.