Chimborazo Normal Route (El Castillo Ridge Route)

Riobamba, Chimborazo, Ecuador

5.1 miles (8.2 km) · 4,692 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Chimborazo Normal Route (El Castillo Ridge Route) is a 5.1 mile route in Riobamba, Chimborazo, Ecuador. The course features 4,692 feet of elevation gain and 73 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 2.4 miles with 2,008 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 917 feet per mile. Approximately 15% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 51.2 puts it in the top 0.3199999999999932% of challenging routes at this distance. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Chimborazo's mountain terrain.