Mt Smuts (AB, Canada)

Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada

13.5 miles (21.8 km) · 5,587 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Smuts (AB, Canada) is a 13.5-mile loop route in Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada, gaining 5,617 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 5.4 miles gaining 3,539 feet at an average 35.9% grade. About 52% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	13.5 mi (21.8 km)
Elevation gain	5,587 ft (1,703 m)
Average gain	413 ft per mile (78 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 3,448 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	72.8%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Mt Smuts (AB, Canada)

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

Mt Smuts (AB, Canada) has 5,587 ft (1,703 m) of elevation gain over 13.5 miles (21.8 km). That averages 413 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Smuts (AB, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Mt Smuts (AB, Canada) is 14 of 100. That is harder than 81.3% 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 Smuts (AB, Canada)?

The longest climb on Mt Smuts (AB, Canada) runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 3,448 ft (1,051 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 72.8%.