Stairway to Heaven (Kapuyt Loop Trail)

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8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 2,538 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,538 ft (774 m)
Average gain	296 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 2,147 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.5%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Stairway to Heaven (Kapuyt Loop Trail)

How much elevation gain does Stairway to Heaven (Kapuyt Loop Trail) have?

Stairway to Heaven (Kapuyt Loop Trail) has 2,538 ft (774 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 296 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Stairway to Heaven (Kapuyt Loop Trail)?

The difficulty score for Stairway to Heaven (Kapuyt Loop Trail) is 12.3 of 100. That is harder than 81.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Stairway to Heaven (Kapuyt Loop Trail)?

The longest climb on Stairway to Heaven (Kapuyt Loop Trail) runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 2,147 ft (654 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.5%.