Rainbow Mountain

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

15.0 miles (24.2 km) · 5,932 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rainbow Mountain is a 15.0-mile loop route in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 5,932 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.5 miles gaining 5,624 feet at an average 13.4% grade. Only 33% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.0 mi (24.2 km)
Elevation gain	5,932 ft (1,808 m)
Average gain	395 ft per mile (75 m per km)
Longest climb	7.5 mi, 5,298 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	59.2%
Runnable	33% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Rainbow Mountain

How much elevation gain does Rainbow Mountain have?

Rainbow Mountain has 5,932 ft (1,808 m) of elevation gain over 15.0 miles (24.2 km). That averages 395 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rainbow Mountain?

The difficulty score for Rainbow Mountain is 18.5 of 100. That is harder than 89% of routes at a similar distance. About 33% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rainbow Mountain?

The longest climb on Rainbow Mountain runs 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and gains 5,298 ft (1,615 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 59.2%.