Palo Duro Lake Trail

TX, USA

9.2 miles (14.9 km) · 509 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Palo Duro Lake Trail is a 9.2-mile loop route in TX, USA, gaining 509 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.9 km)
Elevation gain	509 ft (155 m)
Average gain	55 ft per mile (10 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 121 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.8%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	77%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Palo Duro Lake Trail

How much elevation gain does Palo Duro Lake Trail have?

Palo Duro Lake Trail has 509 ft (155 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.9 km). That averages 55 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Palo Duro Lake Trail?

The difficulty score for Palo Duro Lake Trail is 4 of 100. That is harder than 36.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Palo Duro Lake Trail?

The longest climb on Palo Duro Lake Trail runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 121 ft (37 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.8%.