Mt Wrightson (AZ)

Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States

13.3 miles (21.4 km) · 3,592 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.3 mi (21.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,592 ft (1,095 m)
Average gain	271 ft per mile (51 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 3,535 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	65.2%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	34%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	48%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Mt Wrightson (AZ)

How much elevation gain does Mt Wrightson (AZ) have?

Mt Wrightson (AZ) has 3,592 ft (1,095 m) of elevation gain over 13.3 miles (21.4 km). That averages 271 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Wrightson (AZ)?

The difficulty score for Mt Wrightson (AZ) is 18.5 of 100. That is harder than 89% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% 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 Wrightson (AZ)?

The longest climb on Mt Wrightson (AZ) runs 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and gains 3,535 ft (1,077 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 65.2%.