Ladakh, India
19.1 miles (30.7 km) · 2,623 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Umlung Tso (Cascading lakes of Ladakh) is a 19.1-mile loop route in Ladakh, India, gaining 2,623 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 680 feet at an average 4.7% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.
| Distance | 19.1 mi (30.7 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,623 ft (800 m) |
| Average gain | 137 ft per mile (26 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 8.9 mi, 1,197 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 25.1% |
| Runnable | 77% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 15.6 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 44% |
| Mild uphill | 14% |
| Moderate uphill | 11% |
| Steep uphill | 5% |
| Mild downhill | 13% |
| Moderate downhill | 7% |
| Steep downhill | 7% |
Umlung Tso (Cascading lakes of Ladakh) has 2,623 ft (800 m) of elevation gain over 19.1 miles (30.7 km). That averages 137 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Umlung Tso (Cascading lakes of Ladakh) is 15.6 of 100. That is harder than 84.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Umlung Tso (Cascading lakes of Ladakh) runs 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and gains 1,197 ft (365 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.1%.
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