Canal de la Espartera - Arenales del Trevenque

Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, Andalucía, España

10.3 miles (16.6 km) · 2,011 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Canal de la Espartera - Arenales del Trevenque is a 10.3-mile loop route in Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, Andalucía, España, gaining 2,011 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 1,292 feet at an average 7.9% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.3 mi (16.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,011 ft (613 m)
Average gain	195 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 1,178 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.5%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	35%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Canal de la Espartera - Arenales del Trevenque

How much elevation gain does Canal de la Espartera - Arenales del Trevenque have?

Canal de la Espartera - Arenales del Trevenque has 2,011 ft (613 m) of elevation gain over 10.3 miles (16.6 km). That averages 195 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Canal de la Espartera - Arenales del Trevenque?

The difficulty score for Canal de la Espartera - Arenales del Trevenque is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 77.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Canal de la Espartera - Arenales del Trevenque?

The longest climb on Canal de la Espartera - Arenales del Trevenque runs 2.8 miles (4.6 km) and gains 1,178 ft (359 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.5%.