Mount Lemmon (AZ)

Pima County, Arizona, United States

24.2 miles (39.0 km) · 7,266 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance24.2 mi (39.0 km)
Elevation gain7,266 ft (2,215 m)
Average gain300 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb12.1 mi, 6,400 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade29.3%
Runnable37% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score17.3 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat2%
Mild uphill13%
Moderate uphill5%
Steep uphill30%
Mild downhill13%
Moderate downhill8%
Steep downhill28%

Questions about Mount Lemmon (AZ)

How much elevation gain does Mount Lemmon (AZ) have?

Mount Lemmon (AZ) has 7,266 ft (2,215 m) of elevation gain over 24.2 miles (39.0 km). That averages 300 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Lemmon (AZ)?

The difficulty score for Mount Lemmon (AZ) is 17.3 of 100. That is harder than 87.3% 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 Mount Lemmon (AZ)?

The longest climb on Mount Lemmon (AZ) runs 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and gains 6,400 ft (1,951 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.3%.

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