Hot Springs National Park Loop - Sunset Trail, Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain

Garland County, Arkansas, United States

13.3 miles (21.4 km) · 2,554 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance13.3 mi (21.4 km)
Elevation gain2,554 ft (779 m)
Average gain192 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb2.5 mi, 658 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade17.9%
Runnable59% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score9.8 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat9%
Mild uphill20%
Moderate uphill13%
Steep uphill14%
Mild downhill20%
Moderate downhill11%
Steep downhill14%

Questions about Hot Springs National Park Loop - Sunset Trail, Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain

How much elevation gain does Hot Springs National Park Loop - Sunset Trail, Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain have?

Hot Springs National Park Loop - Sunset Trail, Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain has 2,554 ft (779 m) of elevation gain over 13.3 miles (21.4 km). That averages 192 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hot Springs National Park Loop - Sunset Trail, Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain?

The difficulty score for Hot Springs National Park Loop - Sunset Trail, Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain is 9.8 of 100. That is harder than 74% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hot Springs National Park Loop - Sunset Trail, Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain?

The longest climb on Hot Springs National Park Loop - Sunset Trail, Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain runs 2.5 miles (4.0 km) and gains 658 ft (201 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.9%.

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