Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Traverse (TX)

El Paso County, Texas, United States

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 3,530 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground pace	Moving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)	1 h 54 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)	2 h 22 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)	2 h 51 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)	3 h 19 min

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,530 ft (1,076 m)
Average gain	430 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 1,614 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	56%
Runnable	32% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	18.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Traverse (TX)

How long does it take to run Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Traverse (TX)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Traverse (TX) takes about 2 h 22 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 1 h 54 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 2 h 51 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Traverse (TX) have?

Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Traverse (TX) has 3,530 ft (1,076 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 430 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Traverse (TX)?

The difficulty score for Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Traverse (TX) is 18.3 of 100. That is harder than 90.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 32% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Traverse (TX)?

The longest climb on Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Traverse (TX) runs 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and gains 1,614 ft (492 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 56%.