Capilla de San Francisco (Jiquilpan, Mexico)

Michoacán, México

12.6 miles (20.3 km) · 2,504 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Capilla de San Francisco (Jiquilpan, Mexico) is a 12.6-mile loop route in Michoacán, México, gaining 2,504 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.4 miles gaining 2,390 feet at an average 10.2% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	12.6 mi (20.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,504 ft (763 m)
Average gain	198 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 2,379 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.2%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	26%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Capilla de San Francisco (Jiquilpan, Mexico)

How much elevation gain does Capilla de San Francisco (Jiquilpan, Mexico) have?

Capilla de San Francisco (Jiquilpan, Mexico) has 2,504 ft (763 m) of elevation gain over 12.6 miles (20.3 km). That averages 198 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Capilla de San Francisco (Jiquilpan, Mexico)?

The difficulty score for Capilla de San Francisco (Jiquilpan, Mexico) is 14.3 of 100. That is harder than 81.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Capilla de San Francisco (Jiquilpan, Mexico)?

The longest climb on Capilla de San Francisco (Jiquilpan, Mexico) runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 2,379 ft (725 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.2%.