Three Capes Track

Tasmania, Australia

25.1 miles (40.4 km) · 4,712 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Three Capes Track is a 25.1-mile loop route in Tasmania, Australia, gaining 4,676 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.5 miles gaining 1,357 feet at an average 23.5% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	25.1 mi (40.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,712 ft (1,436 m)
Average gain	187 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	7.5 mi, 979 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.2%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Three Capes Track

How much elevation gain does Three Capes Track have?

Three Capes Track has 4,712 ft (1,436 m) of elevation gain over 25.1 miles (40.4 km). That averages 187 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Three Capes Track?

The difficulty score for Three Capes Track is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 63.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Three Capes Track?

The longest climb on Three Capes Track runs 7.5 miles (12.0 km) and gains 979 ft (299 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.2%.