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