Iliniza Norte

Machachi, Ecuador

18.1 miles (29.1 km) · 5,643 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Iliniza Norte is a 18.1-mile loop route in Machachi, Ecuador, gaining 5,643 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 9.3 miles gaining 5,619 feet at an average 11.4% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	18.1 mi (29.1 km)
Elevation gain	5,643 ft (1,720 m)
Average gain	312 ft per mile (59 m per km)
Longest climb	9.3 mi, 5,577 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	123.3%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Iliniza Norte

How much elevation gain does Iliniza Norte have?

Iliniza Norte has 5,643 ft (1,720 m) of elevation gain over 18.1 miles (29.1 km). That averages 312 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Iliniza Norte?

The difficulty score for Iliniza Norte is 19 of 100. That is harder than 89.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Iliniza Norte?

The longest climb on Iliniza Norte runs 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and gains 5,577 ft (1,700 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 123.3%.