Riggs Spring Loop Trail

UT, USA

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 1,667 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Riggs Spring Loop Trail is a 8.1-mile loop route in UT, USA, gaining 1,667 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 1,232 feet at an average 7.7% grade. About 52% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,667 ft (508 m)
Average gain	206 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 1,601 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.2%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	17.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	24%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	18%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Riggs Spring Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Riggs Spring Loop Trail have?

Riggs Spring Loop Trail has 1,667 ft (508 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 206 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Riggs Spring Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Riggs Spring Loop Trail is 17.8 of 100. That is harder than 88.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Riggs Spring Loop Trail?

The longest climb on Riggs Spring Loop Trail runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 1,601 ft (488 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.2%.