Nevado de Colima (Mexico)

Tuxpan, Jalisco, México

18.0 miles (29.0 km) · 8,490 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	18.0 mi (29.0 km)
Elevation gain	8,490 ft (2,588 m)
Average gain	471 ft per mile (89 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 4,899 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	126.5%
Runnable	19% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	36%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	36%

Questions about Nevado de Colima (Mexico)

How much elevation gain does Nevado de Colima (Mexico) have?

Nevado de Colima (Mexico) has 8,490 ft (2,588 m) of elevation gain over 18.0 miles (29.0 km). That averages 471 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Nevado de Colima (Mexico)?

The difficulty score for Nevado de Colima (Mexico) is 23.3 of 100. That is harder than 94.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 19% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Nevado de Colima (Mexico)?

The longest climb on Nevado de Colima (Mexico) runs 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and gains 4,899 ft (1,493 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 126.5%.