Three Kings (ID)

Blaine County, Idaho, United States

20.4 miles (32.9 km) · 9,371 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Three Kings (ID) is a 20.4-mile loop route in Blaine County, Idaho, United States, gaining 9,396 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 3,382 feet at an average 19.4% grade. Only 33% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.4 mi (32.9 km)
Elevation gain	9,371 ft (2,856 m)
Average gain	459 ft per mile (87 m per km)
Longest climb	13.5 mi, 4,805 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	63.8%
Runnable	33% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about Three Kings (ID)

How much elevation gain does Three Kings (ID) have?

Three Kings (ID) has 9,371 ft (2,856 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.9 km). That averages 459 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Three Kings (ID)?

The difficulty score for Three Kings (ID) is 19.5 of 100. That is harder than 90.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 33% 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 Kings (ID)?

The longest climb on Three Kings (ID) runs 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and gains 4,805 ft (1,465 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 63.8%.