Chisos Escalada (TX)

Brewster County, Texas, United States

22.7 miles (36.6 km) · 4,830 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	22.7 mi (36.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,830 ft (1,472 m)
Average gain	212 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	7.6 mi, 3,247 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.8%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Chisos Escalada (TX)

How much elevation gain does Chisos Escalada (TX) have?

Chisos Escalada (TX) has 4,830 ft (1,472 m) of elevation gain over 22.7 miles (36.6 km). That averages 212 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Chisos Escalada (TX)?

The difficulty score for Chisos Escalada (TX) is 14.1 of 100. That is harder than 81.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Chisos Escalada (TX)?

The longest climb on Chisos Escalada (TX) runs 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and gains 3,247 ft (990 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.8%.