Mt. Rearguard (MT)

Carbon County, Montana, United States

23.5 miles (37.8 km) · 5,135 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt. Rearguard (MT) is a 23.5-mile loop route in Carbon County, Montana, United States, gaining 5,135 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 11.8 miles gaining 5,095 feet at an average 8.0% grade. About 52% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	23.5 mi (37.8 km)
Elevation gain	5,135 ft (1,565 m)
Average gain	219 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	11.8 mi, 4,991 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	38.7%
Runnable	52% 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	6%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	20%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	22%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Mt. Rearguard (MT)

How much elevation gain does Mt. Rearguard (MT) have?

Mt. Rearguard (MT) has 5,135 ft (1,565 m) of elevation gain over 23.5 miles (37.8 km). That averages 219 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt. Rearguard (MT)?

The difficulty score for Mt. Rearguard (MT) is 18.9 of 100. That is harder than 89.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% 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. Rearguard (MT)?

The longest climb on Mt. Rearguard (MT) runs 11.8 miles (19.1 km) and gains 4,991 ft (1,521 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.7%.