North Franklin Mountain Loop (TX)

El Paso County, Texas, United States

25.7 miles (41.4 km) · 2,951 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	25.7 mi (41.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,951 ft (899 m)
Average gain	115 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 418 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	146.7%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	5 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about North Franklin Mountain Loop (TX)

How much elevation gain does North Franklin Mountain Loop (TX) have?

North Franklin Mountain Loop (TX) has 2,951 ft (899 m) of elevation gain over 25.7 miles (41.4 km). That averages 115 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is North Franklin Mountain Loop (TX)?

The difficulty score for North Franklin Mountain Loop (TX) is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on North Franklin Mountain Loop (TX)?

The longest climb on North Franklin Mountain Loop (TX) runs 2.8 miles (4.6 km) and gains 418 ft (127 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 146.7%.