Mt Meru (Tanzania)

Arusha, Tanzania

25.2 miles (40.6 km) · 10,027 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Meru (Tanzania) is a 25.2-mile loop route in Arusha, Tanzania, gaining 10,018 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 12.8 miles gaining 9,841 feet at an average 14.2% grade. Only 18% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	25.2 mi (40.6 km)
Elevation gain	10,027 ft (3,056 m)
Average gain	397 ft per mile (75 m per km)
Longest climb	12.6 mi, 9,623 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.5%
Runnable	18% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	36%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	38%

Questions about Mt Meru (Tanzania)

How much elevation gain does Mt Meru (Tanzania) have?

Mt Meru (Tanzania) has 10,027 ft (3,056 m) of elevation gain over 25.2 miles (40.6 km). That averages 397 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Meru (Tanzania)?

The difficulty score for Mt Meru (Tanzania) is 23.8 of 100. That is harder than 94% of routes at a similar distance. About 18% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mt Meru (Tanzania)?

The longest climb on Mt Meru (Tanzania) runs 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and gains 9,623 ft (2,933 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.5%.