Sliabh Cairn Peak

County Mayo, Éire / Ireland

9.7 miles (15.6 km) · 932 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sliabh Cairn Peak is a 9.7-mile loop route in County Mayo, Éire / Ireland, gaining 932 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.4 miles gaining 603 feet at an average 8.4% grade. Approximately 84% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.6 km)
Elevation gain	932 ft (284 m)
Average gain	96 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 656 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.9%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	60%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Sliabh Cairn Peak

How much elevation gain does Sliabh Cairn Peak have?

Sliabh Cairn Peak has 932 ft (284 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.6 km). That averages 96 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sliabh Cairn Peak?

The difficulty score for Sliabh Cairn Peak is 4.4 of 100. That is harder than 39% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sliabh Cairn Peak?

The longest climb on Sliabh Cairn Peak runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 656 ft (200 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.9%.