The Black Tusk (BC, Canada)

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

14.6 miles (23.5 km) · 5,755 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.6 mi (23.5 km)
Elevation gain	5,755 ft (1,754 m)
Average gain	393 ft per mile (74 m per km)
Longest climb	7.3 mi, 5,702 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	52.7%
Runnable	20% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about The Black Tusk (BC, Canada)

How much elevation gain does The Black Tusk (BC, Canada) have?

The Black Tusk (BC, Canada) has 5,755 ft (1,754 m) of elevation gain over 14.6 miles (23.5 km). That averages 393 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Black Tusk (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for The Black Tusk (BC, Canada) is 19.4 of 100. That is harder than 91.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 20% 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 Black Tusk (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on The Black Tusk (BC, Canada) runs 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and gains 5,702 ft (1,738 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 52.7%.