Mt Oxford Loop

Waimakariri District, New Zealand / Aotearoa

12.2 miles (19.6 km) · 4,263 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Oxford Loop is a 12.2-mile loop route in Waimakariri District, New Zealand / Aotearoa, gaining 4,292 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 3,406 feet at an average 15.3% grade. About 46% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.2 mi (19.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,263 ft (1,300 m)
Average gain	351 ft per mile (66 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 3,345 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	47.4%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Mt Oxford Loop

How much elevation gain does Mt Oxford Loop have?

Mt Oxford Loop has 4,263 ft (1,300 m) of elevation gain over 12.2 miles (19.6 km). That averages 351 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Oxford Loop?

The difficulty score for Mt Oxford Loop is 12.2 of 100. That is harder than 76.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% 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 Oxford Loop?

The longest climb on Mt Oxford Loop runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 3,345 ft (1,020 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47.4%.