Norris - Scenic Death March Loop (MT)

Glacier County, Montana, United States

45.8 miles (73.7 km) · 12,291 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground pace	Moving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)	11 h 29 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)	14 h 21 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)	17 h 13 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)	20 h 05 min

Route facts

Distance	45.8 mi (73.7 km)
Elevation gain	12,291 ft (3,746 m)
Average gain	268 ft per mile (51 m per km)
Longest climb	10.8 mi, 3,027 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	60.7%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	6 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Norris - Scenic Death March Loop (MT)

How long does it take to run Norris - Scenic Death March Loop (MT)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Norris - Scenic Death March Loop (MT) takes about 14 h 21 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 11 h 29 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 17 h 13 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Norris - Scenic Death March Loop (MT) have?

Norris - Scenic Death March Loop (MT) has 12,291 ft (3,746 m) of elevation gain over 45.8 miles (73.7 km). That averages 268 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Norris - Scenic Death March Loop (MT)?

The difficulty score for Norris - Scenic Death March Loop (MT) is 14.2 of 100. That is harder than 85.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Norris - Scenic Death March Loop (MT)?

The longest climb on Norris - Scenic Death March Loop (MT) runs 10.8 miles (17.3 km) and gains 3,027 ft (923 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 60.7%.