Cerro Chirripó (Costa Rico)

Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica

25.9 miles (41.7 km) · 9,065 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cerro Chirripó (Costa Rico) is a 25.9-mile loop route in Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica, gaining 9,991 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.3 miles gaining 6,438 feet at an average 13.3% grade. Only 33% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	25.9 mi (41.7 km)
Elevation gain	9,065 ft (2,763 m)
Average gain	350 ft per mile (66 m per km)
Longest climb	8.3 mi, 5,029 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	165.3%
Runnable	38% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 6 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Cerro Chirripó (Costa Rico)

How much elevation gain does Cerro Chirripó (Costa Rico) have?

Cerro Chirripó (Costa Rico) has 9,065 ft (2,763 m) of elevation gain over 25.9 miles (41.7 km). That averages 350 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cerro Chirripó (Costa Rico)?

The difficulty score for Cerro Chirripó (Costa Rico) is 18.6 of 100. That is harder than 89% of routes at a similar distance. About 38% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cerro Chirripó (Costa Rico)?

The longest climb on Cerro Chirripó (Costa Rico) runs 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and gains 5,029 ft (1,533 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 165.3%.