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Mount Royal

4.5 (31 Ratings)
A fairly steep and challenging, but short climb from the Frisco Rec Path up to the Mount Royal summit.
4
mi
Distance
1,431
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.98mi
Distance
1,431ft
Elevation Gain
1,431ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
10,502ft
High Point
9,096ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Mount Royal is a steep leg burner. The last major climb is very steep and good shoes with solid footing are strongly suggested. When you get to the top of the steep climbing, you'll hit the saddle. Make sure you turn right and keep going if you want to hit the true summit.

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