Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Double Crossing

Taupō District, Waikato, New Zealand / Aotearoa

24.7 miles (39.8 km) · 8,725 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Double Crossing is a 24.7-mile loop route in Taupō District, Waikato, New Zealand / Aotearoa, gaining 8,757 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.0 miles gaining 4,060 feet at an average 12.1% grade. About 42% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	24.7 mi (39.8 km)
Elevation gain	8,725 ft (2,659 m)
Average gain	353 ft per mile (67 m per km)
Longest climb	7.3 mi, 3,941 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	204.1%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Double Crossing

How much elevation gain does Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Double Crossing have?

Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Double Crossing has 8,725 ft (2,659 m) of elevation gain over 24.7 miles (39.8 km). That averages 353 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Double Crossing?

The difficulty score for Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Double Crossing is 15.1 of 100. That is harder than 83.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Double Crossing?

The longest climb on Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Double Crossing runs 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and gains 3,941 ft (1,201 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 204.1%.