Sliabh Cairn Peak

County Mayo, Éire / Ireland

9.7 miles (15.6 km) · 929 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.6 km)
Elevation gain	929 ft (283 m)
Average gain	96 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 589 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	3.5 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 929 ft (283 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 3.5 of 100. That is harder than 39.6% 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 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 589 ft (180 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.9%.