Goodwater Loop Trail

TX, USA

25.4 miles (40.8 km) · 797 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Goodwater Loop Trail is a 25.4-mile loop route in TX, USA, gaining 797 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	25.4 mi (40.8 km)
Elevation gain	797 ft (243 m)
Average gain	31 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 101 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	8.1%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	1.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	88%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Goodwater Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Goodwater Loop Trail have?

Goodwater Loop Trail has 797 ft (243 m) of elevation gain over 25.4 miles (40.8 km). That averages 31 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Goodwater Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Goodwater Loop Trail is 1.4 of 100. That is harder than 18.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Goodwater Loop Trail?

The longest climb on Goodwater Loop Trail runs 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 101 ft (31 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 8.1%.