Mt Northover (BC, Canada)

Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada

20.1 miles (32.3 km) · 4,904 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Northover (BC, Canada) is a 20.1-mile loop route in Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada, gaining 4,932 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.9 miles gaining 4,402 feet at an average 11.0% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	20.1 mi (32.3 km)
Elevation gain	4,904 ft (1,495 m)
Average gain	244 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	6.9 mi, 3,988 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	49.5%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Mt Northover (BC, Canada)

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

Mt Northover (BC, Canada) has 4,904 ft (1,495 m) of elevation gain over 20.1 miles (32.3 km). That averages 244 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Northover (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Mt Northover (BC, Canada) is 12.4 of 100. That is harder than 77.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% 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 Northover (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on Mt Northover (BC, Canada) runs 6.9 miles (11.0 km) and gains 3,988 ft (1,216 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 49.5%.