MISTI Volcano (round)

Arequipa, Perú

15.3 miles (24.5 km) · 9,146 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

MISTI Volcano (round) is a 15.3-mile loop route in Arequipa, Perú, gaining 9,146 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 7.5 miles gaining 9,146 feet at an average 23.1% grade. Only 25% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.3 mi (24.5 km)
Elevation gain	9,146 ft (2,788 m)
Average gain	600 ft per mile (114 m per km)
Longest climb	7.5 mi, 9,146 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	78.9%
Runnable	25% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	27.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	34%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about MISTI Volcano (round)

How much elevation gain does MISTI Volcano (round) have?

MISTI Volcano (round) has 9,146 ft (2,788 m) of elevation gain over 15.3 miles (24.5 km). That averages 600 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is MISTI Volcano (round)?

The difficulty score for MISTI Volcano (round) is 27.9 of 100. That is harder than 96.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 25% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on MISTI Volcano (round)?

The longest climb on MISTI Volcano (round) runs 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and gains 9,146 ft (2,788 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 78.9%.