#307 Groom Creek Loop Trail

AZ, USA

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 1,412 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

#307 Groom Creek Loop Trail is a 8.9-mile loop route in AZ, USA, gaining 1,412 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 1,285 feet at an average 6.8% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,412 ft (430 m)
Average gain	158 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 1,234 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.2%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	11.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about #307 Groom Creek Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does #307 Groom Creek Loop Trail have?

#307 Groom Creek Loop Trail has 1,412 ft (430 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 158 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is #307 Groom Creek Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for #307 Groom Creek Loop Trail is 11.5 of 100. That is harder than 74.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on #307 Groom Creek Loop Trail?

The longest climb on #307 Groom Creek Loop Trail runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 1,234 ft (376 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.2%.