Overview
The Elevation Summary booster adds elevation statistics — total ascent, total descent, max altitude, min altitude — to your activity description. For trail runners, hikers, and cyclists who ride hilly routes, this provides useful context about the terrain.
Configuration
Unit (unit)
| Option | Display |
|---|---|
| Meters (default) | Elevation in meters |
| Feet | Elevation in feet |
Show Profile (show_profile)
When enabled, generates a text-based elevation profile using emoji characters to show the terrain shape.
Data Requirements
- Altitude/elevation data — Requires barometric or GPS-derived altitude from your recording device.
- Devices with barometric altimeters (most modern Garmin, Suunto, Coros watches) provide more accurate elevation than GPS-only devices.
Tier & Access
Available on the Hobbyist (free) tier.
Common Issues
Elevation seems inaccurate — GPS-derived elevation is notoriously inaccurate (±10–20m). Barometric altimeters are more accurate but can be affected by weather changes. Both methods have limitations.
No elevation data — Indoor activities, Hevy workouts, and some budget devices don't record altitude. No output will be produced.
Elevation profile looks flat — Very flat routes naturally produce a flat profile. The visualization scales to the activity's elevation range.
Dependencies
- Requires altitude data from source
- No integration dependencies