The Cheam 3 Dream

Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

22.9 miles (36.9 km) · 10,320 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Cheam 3 Dream is a 22.9-mile loop route in Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 10,328 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.6 miles gaining 5,269 feet at an average 15.5% grade. Only 17% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	22.9 mi (36.9 km)
Elevation gain	10,320 ft (3,146 m)
Average gain	450 ft per mile (85 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 5,253 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.5%
Runnable	17% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	41%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	38%

Questions about The Cheam 3 Dream

How much elevation gain does The Cheam 3 Dream have?

The Cheam 3 Dream has 10,320 ft (3,146 m) of elevation gain over 22.9 miles (36.9 km). That averages 450 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Cheam 3 Dream?

The difficulty score for The Cheam 3 Dream is 19.1 of 100. That is harder than 89.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 17% 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 Cheam 3 Dream?

The longest climb on The Cheam 3 Dream runs 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and gains 5,253 ft (1,601 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.5%.