Gooseberry Mesa

Virgin, Utah, United States

20.3 miles (32.7 km) · 1,326 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	20.3 mi (32.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,326 ft (404 m)
Average gain	65 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 343 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.7%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	34%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Gooseberry Mesa

How much elevation gain does Gooseberry Mesa have?

Gooseberry Mesa has 1,326 ft (404 m) of elevation gain over 20.3 miles (32.7 km). That averages 65 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gooseberry Mesa?

The difficulty score for Gooseberry Mesa is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 45.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gooseberry Mesa?

The longest climb on Gooseberry Mesa runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 343 ft (105 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.7%.