Dog Canyon to Sunspot

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States

19.6 miles (31.6 km) · 5,378 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	19.6 mi (31.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,378 ft (1,639 m)
Average gain	274 ft per mile (52 m per km)
Longest climb	10.0 mi, 4,760 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	64.4%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.9 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Dog Canyon to Sunspot

How much elevation gain does Dog Canyon to Sunspot have?

Dog Canyon to Sunspot has 5,378 ft (1,639 m) of elevation gain over 19.6 miles (31.6 km). That averages 274 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dog Canyon to Sunspot?

The difficulty score for Dog Canyon to Sunspot is 14.9 of 100. That is harder than 86.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Dog Canyon to Sunspot?

The longest climb on Dog Canyon to Sunspot runs 10.0 miles (16.0 km) and gains 4,760 ft (1,451 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 64.4%.