Pioneer Trifecta (ID)

Blaine County, Idaho, United States

19.5 miles (31.4 km) · 9,865 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pioneer Trifecta (ID) is a 19.5-mile loop route in Blaine County, Idaho, United States, gaining 9,882 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 6.9 miles gaining 4,777 feet at an average 33.5% grade. Only 28% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	19.5 mi (31.4 km)
Elevation gain	9,865 ft (3,007 m)
Average gain	506 ft per mile (96 m per km)
Longest climb	6.9 mi, 4,724 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	59.5%
Runnable	29% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	21.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Pioneer Trifecta (ID)

How much elevation gain does Pioneer Trifecta (ID) have?

Pioneer Trifecta (ID) has 9,865 ft (3,007 m) of elevation gain over 19.5 miles (31.4 km). That averages 506 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pioneer Trifecta (ID)?

The difficulty score for Pioneer Trifecta (ID) is 21.1 of 100. That is harder than 91.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 29% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pioneer Trifecta (ID)?

The longest climb on Pioneer Trifecta (ID) runs 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and gains 4,724 ft (1,440 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 59.5%.