Sawtooth Range Traverse

Boise County, Idaho, United States

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

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	7.2 mi, 2,361 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28%
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 85.9% 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 7.2 miles (11.7 km) and gains 2,361 ft (720 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28%.