That's a pretty steep climb!
For example, the approximate route I took to the top of Grayback (RTW2)
was about a mile, and just under 1000 vertical feet. Most of the actual
elevation gain was in the second half of that climb, however.
Certainly 1000' vertical in about .23 mile would be 'doable' but there
are other factors that would become much more critical at that angle
Vegetation type and density as well as the hiking surface (loose
gravel? slippery slabs of shale? big honkin' rocks?) could be as
important as the angle to someone ascending that hill.
Roping The Wind wrote:
> Is 1000' of elevation gain in a 0.23 mile hike sound doable?
>
> I created a route on mapsource (a straight line as it is) and then went to
> the profile of the route and it shows a very steady ascent. But no 'steps'
> or cliffs. Doesnt mean there aren't any though... or does it? hhhmmm
>
> Scott
> Team Ropingthewind
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