Qilai Zhu Bei (Mt. Qilai Main and North Peak)

花蓮縣, 臺灣

13.3 miles (21.4 km) · 6,652 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Qilai Zhu Bei (Mt. Qilai Main and North Peak) is a 13.3-mile loop route in 花蓮縣, 臺灣, gaining 6,729 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 2.2 miles gaining 2,543 feet at an average 19.3% grade. Only 29% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.3 mi (21.4 km)
Elevation gain	6,652 ft (2,028 m)
Average gain	500 ft per mile (95 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 1,106 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	70.9%
Runnable	28% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 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	4%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Qilai Zhu Bei (Mt. Qilai Main and North Peak)

How much elevation gain does Qilai Zhu Bei (Mt. Qilai Main and North Peak) have?

Qilai Zhu Bei (Mt. Qilai Main and North Peak) has 6,652 ft (2,028 m) of elevation gain over 13.3 miles (21.4 km). That averages 500 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Qilai Zhu Bei (Mt. Qilai Main and North Peak)?

The difficulty score for Qilai Zhu Bei (Mt. Qilai Main and North Peak) is 21.1 of 100. That is harder than 91.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 28% 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 Zhu Bei (Mt. Qilai Main and North Peak)?

The longest climb on Qilai Zhu Bei (Mt. Qilai Main and North Peak) runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 1,106 ft (337 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 70.9%.