Mt. Leinster Challenge

County Wexford, Éire / Ireland

15.7 miles (25.3 km) · 3,685 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt. Leinster Challenge is a 15.7-mile loop route in County Wexford, Éire / Ireland, gaining 3,685 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.2 miles gaining 1,787 feet at an average 7.3% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.7 mi (25.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,685 ft (1,123 m)
Average gain	234 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	7.6 mi, 1,097 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.5%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Mt. Leinster Challenge

How much elevation gain does Mt. Leinster Challenge have?

Mt. Leinster Challenge has 3,685 ft (1,123 m) of elevation gain over 15.7 miles (25.3 km). That averages 234 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt. Leinster Challenge?

The difficulty score for Mt. Leinster Challenge is 12 of 100. That is harder than 76.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% 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. Leinster Challenge?

The longest climb on Mt. Leinster Challenge runs 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and gains 1,097 ft (334 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.5%.