Murphy Loop, Canyonlands (UT)

San Juan County, Utah, United States

10.4 miles (16.8 km) · 1,505 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	10.4 mi (16.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,505 ft (459 m)
Average gain	144 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 949 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	117.6%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	38%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Murphy Loop, Canyonlands (UT)

How much elevation gain does Murphy Loop, Canyonlands (UT) have?

Murphy Loop, Canyonlands (UT) has 1,505 ft (459 m) of elevation gain over 10.4 miles (16.8 km). That averages 144 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Murphy Loop, Canyonlands (UT)?

The difficulty score for Murphy Loop, Canyonlands (UT) is 7.9 of 100. That is harder than 60.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Murphy Loop, Canyonlands (UT)?

The longest climb on Murphy Loop, Canyonlands (UT) runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) and gains 949 ft (289 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 117.6%.