Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada
44.5 miles (71.7 km) · 7,562 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Sawback Trail (AB, Canada) covers 44.5 miles across Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada. Runners face 7,562 feet of climbing with 7,461 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 12.6 miles, gaining 492 feet. The course averages 172 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 70% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 13.9 out of 10, placing it in the 76.11th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Alberta adventures.
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