Cotopaxi 360

Latacunga, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

62.0 miles (99.8 km) · 6,897 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cotopaxi 360 is a 62.0 mile loop route located in Latacunga, Cotopaxi, Ecuador. The route climbs 6,897 feet and descends 6,947 feet. The most significant ascent covers 4.5 miles and gains -297 feet. Vertical rate measures 114 feet of gain per mile. 84% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 75th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Cotopaxi.

Route facts

Distance	62.0 mi (99.8 km)
Elevation gain	6,897 ft (2,102 m)
Average gain	111 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	20.5 mi, 2,237 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.5%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	5 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	45%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Cotopaxi 360

How much elevation gain does Cotopaxi 360 have?

Cotopaxi 360 has 6,897 ft (2,102 m) of elevation gain over 62.0 miles (99.8 km). That averages 111 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cotopaxi 360?

The difficulty score for Cotopaxi 360 is 13.2 of 100. That is harder than 79.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cotopaxi 360?

The longest climb on Cotopaxi 360 runs 20.5 miles (32.9 km) and gains 2,237 ft (682 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.5%.