Grade Profile Analysis

Terrain steepness breakdown for race planning and training preparation.

99.2

Total Miles

21,113

Feet Gain

45.3

Ascent Miles

53.2

Descent Miles

Grade Distribution

Direction Grade Race % Feet
↓ Down 25%+ 1.6% 2,711
↓ Down 15-25% 4.5% 4,431
↓ Down 10-15% 6.7% 4,214
↓ Down 5-10% 13.5% 5,088
↓ Down 0-5% 27.4% 3,335
↑ Up 0-5% 18.4% 2,318
↑ Up 5-10% 13.1% 4,996
↑ Up 10-15% 7.3% 4,594
↑ Up 15-25% 5.4% 5,333
↑ Up 25%+ 1.4% 2,372
25%+
1.6 mi
15-25%
4.5 mi
10-15%
6.6 mi
5-10%
13.4 mi
0-5%
27.2 mi
0-5%
18.3 mi
5-10%
13 mi
10-15%
7.2 mi
15-25%
5.4 mi
25%+
1.4 mi

Grade Bands

0-5%

Flat/Gentle

5-10%

Runnable

10-15%

Transition

15-25%

Power Hike

25%+

Steep

Frequently Asked Questions

How is grade calculated?

Grade is the ratio of elevation change to horizontal distance, expressed as a percentage. A 10% grade means 10 feet of rise for every 100 feet of horizontal distance.

How much of Crazy Mountain 100 is steep terrain?

The course has 6.8 miles of steep climbing (15%+) and 6.1 miles of steep descent.

What is a good climb rate target for Crazy Mountain 100?

With 21,113 feet of climbing and a 36-hour cutoff, you need to average roughly 640 ft/hr of vertical gain when climbing.