Star-pop

Sanders County, Montana, United States

21.1 miles (33.9 km) · 7,846 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Star-pop is a 21.1-mile loop route in Sanders County, Montana, United States, gaining 7,841 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 3,894 feet at an average 15.4% grade. Only 19% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	21.1 mi (33.9 km)
Elevation gain	7,846 ft (2,392 m)
Average gain	373 ft per mile (71 m per km)
Longest climb	10.4 mi, 761 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.5%
Runnable	18% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	18.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	39%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Star-pop

How much elevation gain does Star-pop have?

Star-pop has 7,846 ft (2,392 m) of elevation gain over 21.1 miles (33.9 km). That averages 373 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Star-pop?

The difficulty score for Star-pop is 18.4 of 100. That is harder than 88.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 18% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Star-pop?

The longest climb on Star-pop runs 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and gains 761 ft (232 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.5%.