Chisos Mountain Loop

TX, USA

16.2 miles (26.0 km) · 3,134 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	16.2 mi (26.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,134 ft (955 m)
Average gain	194 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	7.4 mi, 2,086 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.7%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	10.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Chisos Mountain Loop

How much elevation gain does Chisos Mountain Loop have?

Chisos Mountain Loop has 3,134 ft (955 m) of elevation gain over 16.2 miles (26.0 km). That averages 194 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Chisos Mountain Loop?

The difficulty score for Chisos Mountain Loop is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 77.4% 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 Mountain Loop?

The longest climb on Chisos Mountain Loop runs 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and gains 2,086 ft (636 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.7%.