FGC1 Fogo Trails

Santa Catarina do Fogo, Cabo Verde

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 2,261 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

FGC1 Fogo Trails is a 8.2-mile loop route in Santa Catarina do Fogo, Cabo Verde, gaining 2,261 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 2,069 feet at an average 14.2% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,261 ft (689 m)
Average gain	276 ft per mile (52 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 2,046 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	45.8%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	10 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about FGC1 Fogo Trails

How much elevation gain does FGC1 Fogo Trails have?

FGC1 Fogo Trails has 2,261 ft (689 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 276 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is FGC1 Fogo Trails?

The difficulty score for FGC1 Fogo Trails is 10 of 100. That is harder than 69.7% 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 FGC1 Fogo Trails?

The longest climb on FGC1 Fogo Trails runs 3.8 miles (6.2 km) and gains 2,046 ft (624 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.8%.