Glencoaghan Horseshoe

County Galway, Éire / Ireland

11.0 miles (17.7 km) · 5,063 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Glencoaghan Horseshoe is a 11.0-mile loop route in County Galway, Éire / Ireland, gaining 5,071 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 2,826 feet at an average 18.0% grade. Only 37% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.0 mi (17.7 km)
Elevation gain	5,063 ft (1,543 m)
Average gain	461 ft per mile (87 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 2,247 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.6%
Runnable	36% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Glencoaghan Horseshoe

How much elevation gain does Glencoaghan Horseshoe have?

Glencoaghan Horseshoe has 5,063 ft (1,543 m) of elevation gain over 11.0 miles (17.7 km). That averages 461 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Glencoaghan Horseshoe?

The difficulty score for Glencoaghan Horseshoe is 14.1 of 100. That is harder than 81.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 36% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Glencoaghan Horseshoe?

The longest climb on Glencoaghan Horseshoe runs 4.9 miles (8.0 km) and gains 2,247 ft (685 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.6%.