Porcupine Mountains Traverse

MI, USA

25.4 miles (40.9 km) · 2,486 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Porcupine Mountains Traverse is a 25.4-mile loop route in MI, USA, gaining 2,486 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 1,048 feet at an average 8.0% grade. Approximately 85% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	25.4 mi (40.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,486 ft (758 m)
Average gain	98 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	9.4 mi, 629 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.2%
Runnable	85% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	5.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	56%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Porcupine Mountains Traverse

How much elevation gain does Porcupine Mountains Traverse have?

Porcupine Mountains Traverse has 2,486 ft (758 m) of elevation gain over 25.4 miles (40.9 km). That averages 98 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Porcupine Mountains Traverse?

The difficulty score for Porcupine Mountains Traverse is 5.8 of 100. That is harder than 48% of routes at a similar distance. About 85% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Porcupine Mountains Traverse?

The longest climb on Porcupine Mountains Traverse runs 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and gains 629 ft (192 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.2%.