Ladera de Tigaiga

Parque Natural de Corona Forestal, Canarias, España

9.7 miles (15.6 km) · 5,659 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ladera de Tigaiga is a 9.7-mile loop route in Parque Natural de Corona Forestal, Canarias, España, gaining 5,659 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.2 miles gaining 2,665 feet at an average 46.8% grade. Only 21% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,659 ft (1,725 m)
Average gain	583 ft per mile (110 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 2,436 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	66.6%
Runnable	21% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	40%

Questions about Ladera de Tigaiga

How much elevation gain does Ladera de Tigaiga have?

Ladera de Tigaiga has 5,659 ft (1,725 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.6 km). That averages 583 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ladera de Tigaiga?

The difficulty score for Ladera de Tigaiga is 17.5 of 100. That is harder than 87.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 21% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ladera de Tigaiga?

The longest climb on Ladera de Tigaiga runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 2,436 ft (742 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 66.6%.