Mescalito, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV)

Clark County, Nevada, United States

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 3,623 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain3,623 ft (1,104 m)
Average gain422 ft per mile (80 m per km)
Longest climb2.7 mi, 1,371 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade84.4%
Runnable37% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score15 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat3%
Mild uphill13%
Moderate uphill9%
Steep uphill25%
Mild downhill11%
Moderate downhill10%
Steep downhill29%

Questions about Mescalito, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV)

How much elevation gain does Mescalito, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV) have?

Mescalito, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV) has 3,623 ft (1,104 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 422 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mescalito, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV)?

The difficulty score for Mescalito, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV) is 15 of 100. That is harder than 86.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 37% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mescalito, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV)?

The longest climb on Mescalito, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV) runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 1,371 ft (418 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 84.4%.

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