Paintbrush Divide

WY, USA

18.9 miles (30.3 km) · 3,897 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Paintbrush Divide is a 18.9-mile loop route in WY, USA, gaining 3,897 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.7 miles gaining 3,798 feet at an average 9.3% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	18.9 mi (30.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,897 ft (1,188 m)
Average gain	207 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 3,783 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.3%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	16.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	33%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Paintbrush Divide

How much elevation gain does Paintbrush Divide have?

Paintbrush Divide has 3,897 ft (1,188 m) of elevation gain over 18.9 miles (30.3 km). That averages 207 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Paintbrush Divide?

The difficulty score for Paintbrush Divide is 16.6 of 100. That is harder than 86.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Paintbrush Divide?

The longest climb on Paintbrush Divide runs 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and gains 3,783 ft (1,153 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.3%.