Blue Ridge Trail

Navajo County, Arizona, United States

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 794 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	794 ft (242 m)
Average gain	91 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 253 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.4%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	39%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Blue Ridge Trail

How much elevation gain does Blue Ridge Trail have?

Blue Ridge Trail has 794 ft (242 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 91 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Blue Ridge Trail?

The difficulty score for Blue Ridge Trail is 7.6 of 100. That is harder than 59% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Blue Ridge Trail?

The longest climb on Blue Ridge Trail runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 253 ft (77 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.4%.