Rift Valley Trail

NM, USA

10.5 miles (16.9 km) · 617 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rift Valley Trail is a 10.5-mile loop route in NM, USA, gaining 617 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.9 miles gaining 300 feet at an average 3.0% 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	10.5 mi (16.9 km)
Elevation gain	617 ft (188 m)
Average gain	59 ft per mile (11 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	5.8 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 617 ft (188 m) of elevation gain over 10.5 miles (16.9 km). That averages 59 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rift Valley Trail?

The difficulty score for Rift Valley Trail is 5.8 of 100. That is harder than 48% 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 (3.0 km) and gains 300 ft (92 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 8.3%.