Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop

County Clare, Éire / Ireland

14.9 miles (24.0 km) · 1,963 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop is a 14.9-mile loop route in County Clare, Éire / Ireland, gaining 1,963 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 6.2 miles gaining 998 feet at an average 11.1% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.9 mi (24.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,963 ft (598 m)
Average gain	132 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 811 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.1%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	44%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop

How much elevation gain does Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop have?

Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop has 1,963 ft (598 m) of elevation gain over 14.9 miles (24.0 km). That averages 132 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop?

The difficulty score for Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop?

The longest climb on Ballyvaughan Black Head Loop runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 811 ft (247 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.1%.