Esperero Cathedral Loop

Pima County, Arizona, United States

20.4 miles (32.8 km) · 4,838 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	20.4 mi (32.8 km)
Elevation gain	4,838 ft (1,475 m)
Average gain	238 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 2,067 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Esperero Cathedral Loop

How much elevation gain does Esperero Cathedral Loop have?

Esperero Cathedral Loop has 4,838 ft (1,475 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.8 km). That averages 238 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Esperero Cathedral Loop?

The difficulty score for Esperero Cathedral Loop is 13.8 of 100. That is harder than 80.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Esperero Cathedral Loop?

The longest climb on Esperero Cathedral Loop runs 4.1 miles (6.7 km) and gains 2,067 ft (630 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30%.