Wedge 5 Traverse

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

18.1 miles (29.1 km) · 11,134 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	18.1 mi (29.1 km)
Elevation gain	11,134 ft (3,394 m)
Average gain	617 ft per mile (117 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 6,276 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	66.3%
Runnable	18% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	40%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	38%

Questions about Wedge 5 Traverse

How much elevation gain does Wedge 5 Traverse have?

Wedge 5 Traverse has 11,134 ft (3,394 m) of elevation gain over 18.1 miles (29.1 km). That averages 617 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wedge 5 Traverse?

The difficulty score for Wedge 5 Traverse is 20.8 of 100. That is harder than 93% of routes at a similar distance. About 18% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wedge 5 Traverse?

The longest climb on Wedge 5 Traverse runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 6,276 ft (1,913 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 66.3%.