Tenquille 5 Traverse

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

21.7 miles (35.0 km) · 10,388 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tenquille 5 Traverse is a 21.7-mile loop route in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 10,419 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.6 miles gaining 6,255 feet at an average 17.9% grade. Only 21% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	21.7 mi (35.0 km)
Elevation gain	10,388 ft (3,166 m)
Average gain	478 ft per mile (90 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 6,238 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.7%
Runnable	21% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	39%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Tenquille 5 Traverse

How much elevation gain does Tenquille 5 Traverse have?

Tenquille 5 Traverse has 10,388 ft (3,166 m) of elevation gain over 21.7 miles (35.0 km). That averages 478 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tenquille 5 Traverse?

The difficulty score for Tenquille 5 Traverse is 19 of 100. That is harder than 89.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 21% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tenquille 5 Traverse?

The longest climb on Tenquille 5 Traverse runs 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and gains 6,238 ft (1,901 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.7%.