The Big Traverse: Wasootch Pk to Mt McDougall (AB, Canada)

Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada

15.2 miles (24.5 km) · 6,353 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Big Traverse: Wasootch Pk to Mt McDougall (AB, Canada) is a 15.2-mile loop route in Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada, gaining 6,341 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 3,748 feet at an average 17.0% grade. About 43% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	15.2 mi (24.5 km)
Elevation gain	6,353 ft (1,936 m)
Average gain	417 ft per mile (79 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 3,069 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	59.2%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about The Big Traverse: Wasootch Pk to Mt McDougall (AB, Canada)

How much elevation gain does The Big Traverse: Wasootch Pk to Mt McDougall (AB, Canada) have?

The Big Traverse: Wasootch Pk to Mt McDougall (AB, Canada) has 6,353 ft (1,936 m) of elevation gain over 15.2 miles (24.5 km). That averages 417 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Big Traverse: Wasootch Pk to Mt McDougall (AB, Canada)?

The difficulty score for The Big Traverse: Wasootch Pk to Mt McDougall (AB, Canada) is 16 of 100. That is harder than 85.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on The Big Traverse: Wasootch Pk to Mt McDougall (AB, Canada)?

The longest climb on The Big Traverse: Wasootch Pk to Mt McDougall (AB, Canada) runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 3,069 ft (935 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 59.2%.