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1.3 miles
Distance
964 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
1,718 ft
High Point
947 ft
Altitude change
771 ft
Altitude min
771 ft
Altitude start
1,719 ft
Altitude end
14.2%
Grade
-26%
Grade max
52.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
217 ft
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat

Torc Summit Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Killarney National Park
    Killarney
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #196 in Hiking [+]
    • #2146 in Trail Running
  • National Ranking
    #1 in Hiking · Ireland [+]
    • #10 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Torc Summit is ranked #1 for hiking in Ireland. It is a 2 km red difficulty singletrack trail located near Killarney. Highlights include a summit. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 294 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Torc Summit located?
      Torc Summit is located in Killarney National Park, Killarney, Ireland. It is part of the Killarney National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.99011, -9.51853.
      ▼ How hard is Torc Summit?
      Torc Summit is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Torc Summit?
      Torc Summit has 964 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 771 ft to 1,718 ft.
      ▼ Is Torc Summit a point to point trail?
      Torc Summit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Torc Summit?
      Torc Summit is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Torc Summit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Torc Summit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Torc Summit?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Torc Summit are:
      • June (2 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Torc Summit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Torc Summit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Torc Summit?
      Torc Summit is a very popular trail. There have been 84 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 163 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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