South Pioneer Peak Hike

AK, USA

14.2 miles (22.9 km) · 7,068 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

South Pioneer Peak Hike is a 14.2-mile loop route in AK, USA, gaining 7,150 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 6.6 miles gaining 6,495 feet at an average 17.8% grade. Only 20% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.2 mi (22.9 km)
Elevation gain	7,068 ft (2,154 m)
Average gain	498 ft per mile (94 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 6,197 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.8%
Runnable	22% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	38%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about South Pioneer Peak Hike

How much elevation gain does South Pioneer Peak Hike have?

South Pioneer Peak Hike has 7,068 ft (2,154 m) of elevation gain over 14.2 miles (22.9 km). That averages 498 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is South Pioneer Peak Hike?

The difficulty score for South Pioneer Peak Hike is 17.6 of 100. That is harder than 87.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 22% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on South Pioneer Peak Hike?

The longest climb on South Pioneer Peak Hike runs 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and gains 6,197 ft (1,889 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.8%.