Acatenango & Fuego (Guatemala)

Acatenango, Chimaltenango, Guatemala

13.3 miles (21.4 km) · 6,716 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Acatenango & Fuego (Guatemala) is a 13.3-mile loop route in Acatenango, Chimaltenango, Guatemala, gaining 6,729 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 4,924 feet at an average 21.8% grade. Only 22% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance13.3 mi (21.4 km)
Elevation gain6,716 ft (2,047 m)
Average gain505 ft per mile (96 m per km)
Longest climb4.1 mi, 4,926 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade47.1%
Runnable22% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score22.4 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat2%
Mild uphill6%
Moderate uphill6%
Steep uphill38%
Mild downhill9%
Moderate downhill5%
Steep downhill34%

Questions about Acatenango & Fuego (Guatemala)

How much elevation gain does Acatenango & Fuego (Guatemala) have?

Acatenango & Fuego (Guatemala) has 6,716 ft (2,047 m) of elevation gain over 13.3 miles (21.4 km). That averages 505 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Acatenango & Fuego (Guatemala)?

The difficulty score for Acatenango & Fuego (Guatemala) is 22.4 of 100. That is harder than 93% of routes at a similar distance. About 22% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Acatenango & Fuego (Guatemala)?

The longest climb on Acatenango & Fuego (Guatemala) runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 4,926 ft (1,501 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47.1%.

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