Watersprite Traverse

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

16.8 miles (27.0 km) · 5,903 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Watersprite Traverse is a 16.8-mile loop route in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 5,936 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.1 miles gaining 3,729 feet at an average 10.6% grade. Only 36% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.8 mi (27.0 km)
Elevation gain	5,903 ft (1,799 m)
Average gain	352 ft per mile (67 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 3,339 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	47.9%
Runnable	36% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	30%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Watersprite Traverse

How much elevation gain does Watersprite Traverse have?

Watersprite Traverse has 5,903 ft (1,799 m) of elevation gain over 16.8 miles (27.0 km). That averages 352 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Watersprite Traverse?

The difficulty score for Watersprite Traverse is 16.7 of 100. That is harder than 86.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 36% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Watersprite Traverse?

The longest climb on Watersprite Traverse runs 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and gains 3,339 ft (1,018 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47.9%.