West Lion (BC, Canada)

Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

11.1 miles (17.9 km) · 5,069 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance11.1 mi (17.9 km)
Elevation gain5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Average gain456 ft per mile (86 m per km)
Longest climb4.4 mi, 3,675 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade76.2%
Runnable28% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score16.2 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat9%
Mild uphill12%
Moderate uphill6%
Steep uphill33%
Mild downhill4%
Moderate downhill3%
Steep downhill33%

Questions about West Lion (BC, Canada)

How much elevation gain does West Lion (BC, Canada) have?

West Lion (BC, Canada) has 5,069 ft (1,545 m) of elevation gain over 11.1 miles (17.9 km). That averages 456 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is West Lion (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for West Lion (BC, Canada) is 16.2 of 100. That is harder than 88.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 28% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on West Lion (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on West Lion (BC, Canada) runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 3,675 ft (1,120 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 76.2%.

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