Prairie Mtn (AB, Canada)

Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 4,623 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,623 ft (1,409 m)
Average gain	567 ft per mile (107 m per km)
Longest climb	2.0 mi, 2,303 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.2%
Runnable	6% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	20.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	44%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	45%

Questions about Prairie Mtn (AB, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Prairie Mtn (AB, Canada) have?

Prairie Mtn (AB, Canada) has 4,623 ft (1,409 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 567 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Prairie Mtn (AB, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Prairie Mtn (AB, Canada) is 20.7 of 100. That is harder than 93% of routes at a similar distance. About 6% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Prairie Mtn (AB, Canada)?

The longest climb on Prairie Mtn (AB, Canada) runs 2.0 miles (3.3 km) and gains 2,303 ft (702 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.2%.