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I'm impressed. Here is some perspective by comparing to a hike I did earlier this summer, that I found physically challenging.
Alum Cave trail to Mt. LaConte
Distance = 11.0 up and back
Average grade on the up hill part = 9.5%
Elevation change = 2763 ft
Max elevation = 6593 ft
Time = around 6 hours
Pikes Peak Half-Marathon
Distance = 13.1 all up hill
Average grade on the up hill part = 10.4%
Elevation change = 7185
Max elevation = 14,115
Time = 5:58
The Alum Cave trail is flat for the first and last 1.5 miles or so, so the mountain part might have been a little steeper. Let me tell you though, I was really, really wanting to be back at the car the last half-mile or so. I feel like a wuss now.
Congrats, a really great accomplishment.
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