Land of the Pioneers

AZ, USA

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 642 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Land of the Pioneers is a 8.7-mile loop route in AZ, USA, gaining 642 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 336 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	642 ft (196 m)
Average gain	74 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 297 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.4%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	59%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Land of the Pioneers

How much elevation gain does Land of the Pioneers have?

Land of the Pioneers has 642 ft (196 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 74 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Land of the Pioneers?

The difficulty score for Land of the Pioneers is 7 of 100. That is harder than 55.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Land of the Pioneers?

The longest climb on Land of the Pioneers runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 297 ft (91 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.4%.