Purgatory Trail

Benguet, Philippines

26.0 miles (41.8 km) · 8,818 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Purgatory Trail is a 26.0-mile loop route in Benguet, Philippines, gaining 8,818 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.7 miles gaining 4,091 feet at an average 16.5% grade. Only 30% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	26.0 mi (41.8 km)
Elevation gain	8,818 ft (2,688 m)
Average gain	340 ft per mile (64 m per km)
Longest climb	6.7 mi, 1,943 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.3%
Runnable	30% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	20 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Purgatory Trail

How much elevation gain does Purgatory Trail have?

Purgatory Trail has 8,818 ft (2,688 m) of elevation gain over 26.0 miles (41.8 km). That averages 340 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Purgatory Trail?

The difficulty score for Purgatory Trail is 20 of 100. That is harder than 90.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Purgatory Trail?

The longest climb on Purgatory Trail runs 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and gains 1,943 ft (592 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.3%.