Pemberton Loop Trail

AZ, USA

15.0 miles (24.1 km) · 716 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pemberton Loop Trail is a 15.0-mile loop route in AZ, USA, gaining 716 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.5 miles gaining 632 feet at an average 1.8% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	15.0 mi (24.1 km)
Elevation gain	716 ft (218 m)
Average gain	48 ft per mile (9 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 605 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	3.6%
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	2.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	83%
Mild uphill	5%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Pemberton Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Pemberton Loop Trail have?

Pemberton Loop Trail has 716 ft (218 m) of elevation gain over 15.0 miles (24.1 km). That averages 48 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pemberton Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Pemberton Loop Trail is 2.3 of 100. That is harder than 25% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pemberton Loop Trail?

The longest climb on Pemberton Loop Trail runs 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and gains 605 ft (185 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 3.6%.