Where is Mount McIntyre?

Where is Mount McIntyre?

Canada, north-america

Length

14.7 km

Elevation

N/A

Difficulty

moderate

Best Season

Year-round

Okay, buckle up for a Yukon adventure! We're heading up Mount McIntyre, a local favorite in northwestern Canada.

Heads up: this isn't a Sunday drive. The road to the top? Let's just say it's "rustic." It's unpaved and can get pretty gnarly, so you'll definitely want a 4x4 with decent clearance to make it. Locals say it's only accessible for part of the year.

The payoff? Epic views and a VHF Omni Directional Radio Range (VOR) at the very top!

The climb is around 14.7 km (9.13 miles) from bottom to top. Over this distance, you'll gain a hefty 827 meters in elevation, so that's an average gradient is 5.62%. This route is seriously scenic but keep your eyes on the road!

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Road Details

Country
Canada
Continent
north-america
Length
14.7 km
Difficulty
moderate

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