Wedge 5 Traverse

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

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

Wedge 5 Traverse is a 18.1-mile loop route in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 11,152 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.8 miles gaining 7,146 feet at an average 22.1% grade. Only 17% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

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	5.8 mi, 6,798 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 91.6% 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 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and gains 6,798 ft (2,072 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 66.3%.