Foxford Way Loop

County Mayo, Éire / Ireland

20.0 miles (32.1 km) · 2,037 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	20.0 mi (32.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,037 ft (621 m)
Average gain	102 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 491 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.7%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Foxford Way Loop

How much elevation gain does Foxford Way Loop have?

Foxford Way Loop has 2,037 ft (621 m) of elevation gain over 20.0 miles (32.1 km). That averages 102 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Foxford Way Loop?

The difficulty score for Foxford Way Loop is 4.8 of 100. That is harder than 48.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Foxford Way Loop?

The longest climb on Foxford Way Loop runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 491 ft (150 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.7%.