Sawtooth Range Traverse

Boise County, Idaho, United States

43.4 miles (69.8 km) · 7,390 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Sawtooth Range Traverse is a 43.4 mile point-to-point route located in Boise County, Idaho, United States. The route climbs 7,411 feet and descends 6,322 feet. The largest climb extends 8.6 miles, gaining 709 feet. The course averages 174 feet of vertical gain per mile. 68% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 26.8 out of 10, placing it in the 92.5th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Idaho.

Route facts

Distance	43.4 mi (69.8 km)
Elevation gain	7,390 ft (2,253 m)
Average gain	170 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	20.7 mi, 3,268 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.1%
Runnable	67% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Back-loaded climb
Difficulty score	14.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Sawtooth Range Traverse

How much elevation gain does Sawtooth Range Traverse have?

Sawtooth Range Traverse has 7,390 ft (2,253 m) of elevation gain over 43.4 miles (69.8 km). That averages 170 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sawtooth Range Traverse?

The difficulty score for Sawtooth Range Traverse is 14.5 of 100. That is harder than 82.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sawtooth Range Traverse?

The longest climb on Sawtooth Range Traverse runs 20.7 miles (33.4 km) and gains 3,268 ft (996 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.1%.