Slesse Mountain (SW Face) (BC, Canada)

Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

12.2 miles (19.6 km) · 7,031 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Slesse Mountain (SW Face) (BC, Canada) is a 12.2-mile loop route in Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 7,028 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.2 miles gaining 6,892 feet at an average 20.4% grade. Only 34% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance12.2 mi (19.6 km)
Elevation gain7,031 ft (2,143 m)
Average gain577 ft per mile (109 m per km)
Longest climb6.2 mi, 6,651 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade56.1%
Runnable33% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score17.6 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat4%
Mild uphill9%
Moderate uphill5%
Steep uphill33%
Mild downhill15%
Moderate downhill5%
Steep downhill30%

Questions about Slesse Mountain (SW Face) (BC, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Slesse Mountain (SW Face) (BC, Canada) have?

Slesse Mountain (SW Face) (BC, Canada) has 7,031 ft (2,143 m) of elevation gain over 12.2 miles (19.6 km). That averages 577 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Slesse Mountain (SW Face) (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Slesse Mountain (SW Face) (BC, Canada) is 17.6 of 100. That is harder than 87.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 33% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Slesse Mountain (SW Face) (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on Slesse Mountain (SW Face) (BC, Canada) runs 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and gains 6,651 ft (2,027 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 56.1%.

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