Emory Peak (TX)

Brewster County, Texas, United States

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 2,496 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,496 ft (761 m)
Average gain	260 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 2,411 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.7%
Runnable	37% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Emory Peak (TX)

How much elevation gain does Emory Peak (TX) have?

Emory Peak (TX) has 2,496 ft (761 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.4 km). That averages 260 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Emory Peak (TX)?

The difficulty score for Emory Peak (TX) is 17.2 of 100. That is harder than 87.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 37% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Emory Peak (TX)?

The longest climb on Emory Peak (TX) runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 2,411 ft (735 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.7%.