Warrumbungles 7 Summits

New South Wales, Australia

24.6 miles (39.6 km) · 6,883 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Warrumbungles 7 Summits is a 24.6-mile loop route in New South Wales, Australia, gaining 6,856 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.3 miles gaining 2,472 feet at an average 11.2% grade. About 42% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	24.6 mi (39.6 km)
Elevation gain	6,883 ft (2,098 m)
Average gain	280 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 2,298 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.3%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Warrumbungles 7 Summits

How much elevation gain does Warrumbungles 7 Summits have?

Warrumbungles 7 Summits has 6,883 ft (2,098 m) of elevation gain over 24.6 miles (39.6 km). That averages 280 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Warrumbungles 7 Summits?

The difficulty score for Warrumbungles 7 Summits is 13.8 of 100. That is harder than 80.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Warrumbungles 7 Summits?

The longest climb on Warrumbungles 7 Summits runs 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and gains 2,298 ft (701 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.3%.