Rift Valley Trail

NM, USA

10.5 miles (16.9 km) · 640 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	10.5 mi (16.9 km)
Elevation gain	640 ft (195 m)
Average gain	61 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	1.9 mi, 300 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	8.3%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	67%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Rift Valley Trail

How much elevation gain does Rift Valley Trail have?

Rift Valley Trail has 640 ft (195 m) of elevation gain over 10.5 miles (16.9 km). That averages 61 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rift Valley Trail?

The difficulty score for Rift Valley Trail is 2.4 of 100. That is harder than 32.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rift Valley Trail?

The longest climb on Rift Valley Trail runs 1.9 miles (3.1 km) and gains 300 ft (91 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 8.3%.