Vasota Fort

Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, India

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 4,071 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vasota Fort is a 9.5-mile loop route in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, India, gaining 4,071 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 1.6 miles gaining 2,191 feet at an average 25.2% grade. About 45% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	4,071 ft (1,241 m)
Average gain	428 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 2,680 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	98.8%
Runnable	45% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Vasota Fort

How much elevation gain does Vasota Fort have?

Vasota Fort has 4,071 ft (1,241 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 428 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vasota Fort?

The difficulty score for Vasota Fort is 13.9 of 100. That is harder than 81.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 45% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vasota Fort?

The longest climb on Vasota Fort runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 2,680 ft (817 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 98.8%.