Cusco, Perú
37.3 miles (60.0 km) · 6,407 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
| Distance | 37.3 mi (60.0 km) |
| Elevation gain | 6,407 ft (1,953 m) |
| Average gain | 172 ft per mile (33 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 6.6 mi, 893 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 378% |
| Runnable | 83% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 3 descents |
| Profile shape | Steady descent |
| Difficulty score | 6.1 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Point to Point |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 67% |
| Mild uphill | 4% |
| Moderate uphill | 2% |
| Steep uphill | 5% |
| Mild downhill | 7% |
| Moderate downhill | 4% |
| Steep downhill | 11% |
Salkantay Inca Trail (Peru) has 6,407 ft (1,953 m) of elevation gain over 37.3 miles (60.0 km). That averages 172 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Salkantay Inca Trail (Peru) is 6.1 of 100. That is harder than 55.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Salkantay Inca Trail (Peru) runs 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and gains 893 ft (272 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 378%.
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