Howard Trail #234

AZ, USA

10.7 miles (17.2 km) · 758 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Howard Trail #234 is a 10.7-mile loop route in AZ, USA, gaining 758 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 566 feet at an average 4.3% grade. Only 0% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.2 km)
Elevation gain	758 ft (231 m)
Average gain	71 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 550 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.8%
Runnable	0% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Questions about Howard Trail #234

How much elevation gain does Howard Trail #234 have?

Howard Trail #234 has 758 ft (231 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.2 km). That averages 71 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Howard Trail #234?

The difficulty score for Howard Trail #234 is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 45.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 0% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Howard Trail #234?

The longest climb on Howard Trail #234 runs 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and gains 550 ft (168 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.8%.