Mt Bourgeau (AB, Canada)

Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada

14.7 miles (23.6 km) · 5,102 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Bourgeau (AB, Canada) is a 14.7-mile loop route in Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada, gaining 5,052 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 7.2 miles gaining 4,888 feet at an average 12.8% grade. About 41% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.7 mi (23.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,102 ft (1,555 m)
Average gain	348 ft per mile (66 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 4,856 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.6%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	19%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Mt Bourgeau (AB, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Mt Bourgeau (AB, Canada) have?

Mt Bourgeau (AB, Canada) has 5,102 ft (1,555 m) of elevation gain over 14.7 miles (23.6 km). That averages 348 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Bourgeau (AB, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Mt Bourgeau (AB, Canada) is 18.9 of 100. That is harder than 89.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% 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 Bourgeau (AB, Canada)?

The longest climb on Mt Bourgeau (AB, Canada) runs 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and gains 4,856 ft (1,480 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.6%.