Buena Vista Trail Loop 2

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Arizona, United States

9.7 miles (15.7 km) · 1,053 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,053 ft (321 m)
Average gain	108 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	1.4 mi, 259 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.9%
Runnable	83% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Buena Vista Trail Loop 2

How much elevation gain does Buena Vista Trail Loop 2 have?

Buena Vista Trail Loop 2 has 1,053 ft (321 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.7 km). That averages 108 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Buena Vista Trail Loop 2?

The difficulty score for Buena Vista Trail Loop 2 is 10 of 100. That is harder than 69.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Buena Vista Trail Loop 2?

The longest climb on Buena Vista Trail Loop 2 runs 1.4 miles (2.2 km) and gains 259 ft (79 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.9%.