Thompson Peak (ID)

Custer County, Idaho, United States

11.8 miles (19.0 km) · 3,908 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Thompson Peak (ID) is a 11.8-mile loop route in Custer County, Idaho, United States, gaining 3,908 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.1 miles gaining 3,876 feet at an average 12.1% grade. About 44% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.8 mi (19.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,908 ft (1,191 m)
Average gain	331 ft per mile (63 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 3,878 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	52.5%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Thompson Peak (ID)

How much elevation gain does Thompson Peak (ID) have?

Thompson Peak (ID) has 3,908 ft (1,191 m) of elevation gain over 11.8 miles (19.0 km). That averages 331 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Thompson Peak (ID)?

The difficulty score for Thompson Peak (ID) is 17.8 of 100. That is harder than 88.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Thompson Peak (ID)?

The longest climb on Thompson Peak (ID) runs 6.1 miles (9.7 km) and gains 3,878 ft (1,182 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 52.5%.