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1.0 mile
Distance
1,689 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
1,668 ft
Altitude change
6,640 ft
Altitude min
6,640 ft
Altitude start
8,307 ft
Altitude end
30.3%
Grade
-22.8%
Grade max
98%
Grade min
4,715 ft
Distance climb
197 ft
Distance down
587 ft
Distance flat

Wiwaxy Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Yoho National Park
    Field, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #16340 in Hiking [+]
    • #313732 in Trail Running
    • #18500 in Snowshoeing
    • #7906 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #219 in Hiking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,747 in Trail Running
    • #577 in Snowshoeing
    • #167 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Wiwaxy Gap is a 2 km black diamond difficulty alpine wilderness trail trail located near Field British Columbia. Highlights include a summit. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wiwaxy Gap located?
      Wiwaxy Gap is located in Yoho National Park, Field, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Yoho National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.35824, -116.33582.
      ▼ How hard is Wiwaxy Gap?
      Wiwaxy Gap is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 30.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wiwaxy Gap?
      Wiwaxy Gap has 1,689 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,640 ft to 8,308 ft.
      ▼ Is Wiwaxy Gap a point to point trail?
      Wiwaxy Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Wiwaxy Gap?
      Wiwaxy Gap is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wiwaxy Gap?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Wiwaxy Gap. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Wiwaxy Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wiwaxy Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Wiwaxy Gap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 17 minutes to hike Wiwaxy Gap. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wiwaxy Gap?
      Wiwaxy Gap is a very popular trail. There have been 256 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 271 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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