Ararat normal route

Türkiye

18.9 miles (30.3 km) · 9,514 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ararat normal route is a 18.9-mile loop route in Türkiye, gaining 9,514 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 9.4 miles gaining 7,901 feet at an average 17.7% grade. Only 5% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	18.9 mi (30.3 km)
Elevation gain	9,514 ft (2,900 m)
Average gain	505 ft per mile (96 m per km)
Longest climb	11.1 mi, 9,460 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.4%
Runnable	4% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	28.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	55%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	39%

Questions about Ararat normal route

How much elevation gain does Ararat normal route have?

Ararat normal route has 9,514 ft (2,900 m) of elevation gain over 18.9 miles (30.3 km). That averages 505 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ararat normal route?

The difficulty score for Ararat normal route is 28.9 of 100. That is harder than 96.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 4% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ararat normal route?

The longest climb on Ararat normal route runs 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and gains 9,460 ft (2,883 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.4%.