Maze Loop Trail

Joshua Tree, California, United States

29.8 miles (47.9 km) · 4,988 ft elevation gain · Lollipop · Route

Route facts

Distance	29.8 mi (47.9 km)
Elevation gain	4,988 ft (1,520 m)
Average gain	168 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 1,281 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.5%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.7 of 100
Route shape	Lollipop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Maze Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Maze Loop Trail have?

Maze Loop Trail has 4,988 ft (1,520 m) of elevation gain over 29.8 miles (47.9 km). That averages 168 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Maze Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Maze Loop Trail is 11.7 of 100. That is harder than 75.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Maze Loop Trail?

The longest climb on Maze Loop Trail runs 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and gains 1,281 ft (391 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.5%.