Mt Lougheed Traverse (AB, Canada)

Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada

12.3 miles (19.8 km) · 5,962 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Lougheed Traverse (AB, Canada) is a 12.3-mile loop route in Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada, gaining 5,968 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.4 miles gaining 4,626 feet at an average 25.5% grade. Only 37% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.3 mi (19.8 km)
Elevation gain	5,962 ft (1,817 m)
Average gain	485 ft per mile (92 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 4,498 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	63.5%
Runnable	37% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Mt Lougheed Traverse (AB, Canada)

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

Mt Lougheed Traverse (AB, Canada) has 5,962 ft (1,817 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.8 km). That averages 485 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Lougheed Traverse (AB, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Mt Lougheed Traverse (AB, Canada) is 17.5 of 100. That is harder than 87.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 37% 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 Lougheed Traverse (AB, Canada)?

The longest climb on Mt Lougheed Traverse (AB, Canada) runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 4,498 ft (1,371 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 63.5%.