Mt Sir Donald (BC, Canada)

Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

9.2 miles (14.9 km) · 6,240 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Sir Donald (BC, Canada) is a 9.2-mile loop route in Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 6,410 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 4.7 miles gaining 6,396 feet at an average 25.3% grade. Only 17% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.9 km)
Elevation gain	6,240 ft (1,902 m)
Average gain	675 ft per mile (128 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 6,128 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	79.3%
Runnable	17% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	39%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	40%

Questions about Mt Sir Donald (BC, Canada)

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

Mt Sir Donald (BC, Canada) has 6,240 ft (1,902 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.9 km). That averages 675 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Sir Donald (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Mt Sir Donald (BC, Canada) is 20.6 of 100. That is harder than 91.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 17% 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 Sir Donald (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on Mt Sir Donald (BC, Canada) runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 6,128 ft (1,868 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 79.3%.