Mt Wilson, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV)

Clark County, Nevada, United States

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 3,417 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Wilson, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV) is a 9.2-mile loop route in Clark County, Nevada, United States, gaining 3,417 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 4.8 miles gaining 3,373 feet at an average 13.2% grade. About 41% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,417 ft (1,042 m)
Average gain	371 ft per mile (70 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 3,361 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34%
Runnable	41% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Mt Wilson, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV)

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

Mt Wilson, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV) has 3,417 ft (1,042 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 371 ft of gain per mile.

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

The difficulty score for Mt Wilson, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV) is 15.6 of 100. That is harder than 84.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% 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 Wilson, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV)?

The longest climb on Mt Wilson, Red Rock Canyon NCA (NV) runs 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and gains 3,361 ft (1,024 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34%.