Saddle Peak (MT)

Gallatin County, Montana, United States

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 3,789 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Saddle Peak (MT) is a 9.3-mile loop route in Gallatin County, Montana, United States, gaining 3,770 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 4.6 miles gaining 3,727 feet at an average 15.3% grade. Only 22% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,789 ft (1,155 m)
Average gain	406 ft per mile (77 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 3,727 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46%
Runnable	23% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	34%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Saddle Peak (MT)

How much elevation gain does Saddle Peak (MT) have?

Saddle Peak (MT) has 3,789 ft (1,155 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 406 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Saddle Peak (MT)?

The difficulty score for Saddle Peak (MT) is 20.3 of 100. That is harder than 91.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 23% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Saddle Peak (MT)?

The longest climb on Saddle Peak (MT) runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 3,727 ft (1,136 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46%.