Píngfeng Shan (Mt. Pingfeng), (Taiwan)

花蓮縣, 臺灣

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 5,933 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Píngfeng Shan (Mt. Pingfeng), (Taiwan) is a 8.3-mile loop route in 花蓮縣, 臺灣, gaining 5,942 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.3 miles gaining 4,239 feet at an average 28.6% grade. Only 2% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	5,933 ft (1,809 m)
Average gain	714 ft per mile (135 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 4,166 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.9%
Runnable	2% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	50%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	46%

Questions about Píngfeng Shan (Mt. Pingfeng), (Taiwan)

How much elevation gain does Píngfeng Shan (Mt. Pingfeng), (Taiwan) have?

Píngfeng Shan (Mt. Pingfeng), (Taiwan) has 5,933 ft (1,809 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 714 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Píngfeng Shan (Mt. Pingfeng), (Taiwan)?

The difficulty score for Píngfeng Shan (Mt. Pingfeng), (Taiwan) is 23.7 of 100. That is harder than 94% of routes at a similar distance. About 2% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Píngfeng Shan (Mt. Pingfeng), (Taiwan)?

The longest climb on Píngfeng Shan (Mt. Pingfeng), (Taiwan) runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 4,166 ft (1,270 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.9%.