Cerro El Centinela (Mexico)

Torreón, Coahuila, México

11.6 miles (18.7 km) · 6,073 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cerro El Centinela (Mexico) is a 11.6-mile loop route in Torreón, Coahuila, México, gaining 6,168 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 3,767 feet at an average 20.7% grade. Only 18% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.6 mi (18.7 km)
Elevation gain	6,073 ft (1,851 m)
Average gain	524 ft per mile (99 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 5,431 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	50.6%
Runnable	19% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	39%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Cerro El Centinela (Mexico)

How much elevation gain does Cerro El Centinela (Mexico) have?

Cerro El Centinela (Mexico) has 6,073 ft (1,851 m) of elevation gain over 11.6 miles (18.7 km). That averages 524 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cerro El Centinela (Mexico)?

The difficulty score for Cerro El Centinela (Mexico) is 20.7 of 100. That is harder than 91.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 19% 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 El Centinela (Mexico)?

The longest climb on Cerro El Centinela (Mexico) runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 5,431 ft (1,656 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 50.6%.