Selkirk Crest High Traverse

Boundary County, Idaho, United States

9.4 miles (15.1 km) · 4,101 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Selkirk Crest High Traverse is a 9.4-mile loop route in Boundary County, Idaho, United States, gaining 4,101 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 2,755 feet at an average 16.7% grade. Only 30% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Average gain	437 ft per mile (83 m per km)
Longest climb	2.5 mi, 2,556 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.3%
Runnable	28% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	16.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	36%

Questions about Selkirk Crest High Traverse

How much elevation gain does Selkirk Crest High Traverse have?

Selkirk Crest High Traverse has 4,101 ft (1,250 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.1 km). That averages 437 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Selkirk Crest High Traverse?

The difficulty score for Selkirk Crest High Traverse is 16.4 of 100. That is harder than 85.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 28% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Selkirk Crest High Traverse?

The longest climb on Selkirk Crest High Traverse runs 2.5 miles (4.0 km) and gains 2,556 ft (779 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.3%.