The Full Castle

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

11.8 miles (19.0 km) · 3,793 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Full Castle is a 11.8-mile loop route in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, gaining 3,763 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 1.4 miles gaining 804 feet at an average 11.3% grade. About 42% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	11.8 mi (19.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,793 ft (1,156 m)
Average gain	321 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 686 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	41.7%
Runnable	41% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	20%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about The Full Castle

How much elevation gain does The Full Castle have?

The Full Castle has 3,793 ft (1,156 m) of elevation gain over 11.8 miles (19.0 km). That averages 321 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Full Castle?

The difficulty score for The Full Castle is 12.7 of 100. That is harder than 78.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% 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 Full Castle?

The longest climb on The Full Castle runs 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and gains 686 ft (209 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41.7%.