Qilai Nanhua

南投縣, 臺灣

23.6 miles (38.0 km) · 5,722 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Qilai Nanhua is a 23.6-mile loop route in 南投縣, 臺灣, gaining 5,709 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 10.3 miles gaining 4,797 feet at an average 8.1% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	23.6 mi (38.0 km)
Elevation gain	5,722 ft (1,744 m)
Average gain	243 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	10.3 mi, 4,446 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.6%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Qilai Nanhua

How much elevation gain does Qilai Nanhua have?

Qilai Nanhua has 5,722 ft (1,744 m) of elevation gain over 23.6 miles (38.0 km). That averages 243 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Qilai Nanhua?

The difficulty score for Qilai Nanhua is 16.5 of 100. That is harder than 86% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Qilai Nanhua?

The longest climb on Qilai Nanhua runs 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and gains 4,446 ft (1,355 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.6%.