Rogers Pass Horseshoe Traverse (BC, Canada)

Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

24.7 miles (39.8 km) · 14,247 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rogers Pass Horseshoe Traverse (BC, Canada) is a 24.7-mile loop route in Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 14,173 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 5,180 feet at an average 23.8% grade. Only 24% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance24.7 mi (39.8 km)
Elevation gain14,247 ft (4,343 m)
Average gain576 ft per mile (109 m per km)
Longest climb4.1 mi, 5,184 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade114.9%
Runnable24% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score20 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat4%
Mild uphill6%
Moderate uphill4%
Steep uphill35%
Mild downhill9%
Moderate downhill4%
Steep downhill37%

Questions about Rogers Pass Horseshoe Traverse (BC, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Rogers Pass Horseshoe Traverse (BC, Canada) have?

Rogers Pass Horseshoe Traverse (BC, Canada) has 14,247 ft (4,343 m) of elevation gain over 24.7 miles (39.8 km). That averages 576 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rogers Pass Horseshoe Traverse (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Rogers Pass Horseshoe Traverse (BC, Canada) is 20 of 100. That is harder than 90.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 24% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rogers Pass Horseshoe Traverse (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on Rogers Pass Horseshoe Traverse (BC, Canada) runs 4.1 miles (6.5 km) and gains 5,184 ft (1,580 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 114.9%.

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