Ashdown Gorge R2R

Iron County, Utah, United States

24.9 miles (40.0 km) · 6,394 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	24.9 mi (40.0 km)
Elevation gain	6,394 ft (1,949 m)
Average gain	257 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	6.3 mi, 3,008 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	17.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Ashdown Gorge R2R

How much elevation gain does Ashdown Gorge R2R have?

Ashdown Gorge R2R has 6,394 ft (1,949 m) of elevation gain over 24.9 miles (40.0 km). That averages 257 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ashdown Gorge R2R?

The difficulty score for Ashdown Gorge R2R is 17.8 of 100. That is harder than 88% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ashdown Gorge R2R?

The longest climb on Ashdown Gorge R2R runs 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and gains 3,008 ft (917 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28%.