Cerro Cucurucho (Guatemala)

Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 3,406 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cerro Cucurucho (Guatemala) is a 9.6-mile loop route in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, gaining 3,403 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 3,393 feet at an average 12.2% grade. Only 31% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain3,406 ft (1,038 m)
Average gain356 ft per mile (67 m per km)
Longest climb5.0 mi, 3,241 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade50.8%
Runnable30% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score18.4 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat3%
Mild uphill8%
Moderate uphill11%
Steep uphill29%
Mild downhill8%
Moderate downhill11%
Steep downhill30%

Questions about Cerro Cucurucho (Guatemala)

How much elevation gain does Cerro Cucurucho (Guatemala) have?

Cerro Cucurucho (Guatemala) has 3,406 ft (1,038 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.4 km). That averages 356 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cerro Cucurucho (Guatemala)?

The difficulty score for Cerro Cucurucho (Guatemala) is 18.4 of 100. That is harder than 88.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% 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 Cucurucho (Guatemala)?

The longest climb on Cerro Cucurucho (Guatemala) runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 3,241 ft (988 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 50.8%.

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