Fish Creek Loop

San Juan County, Utah, United States

16.7 miles (26.9 km) · 1,387 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	16.7 mi (26.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,387 ft (423 m)
Average gain	83 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	6.9 mi, 1,253 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.5%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Fish Creek Loop

How much elevation gain does Fish Creek Loop have?

Fish Creek Loop has 1,387 ft (423 m) of elevation gain over 16.7 miles (26.9 km). That averages 83 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fish Creek Loop?

The difficulty score for Fish Creek Loop is 6.5 of 100. That is harder than 52.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fish Creek Loop?

The longest climb on Fish Creek Loop runs 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and gains 1,253 ft (382 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.5%.