Rocky Gorge Loop Trail

NV, USA

8.3 miles (13.3 km) · 1,410 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rocky Gorge Loop Trail covers 8.3 miles across NV, USA. Runners face 1,410 feet of climbing with 1,427 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 2.2 miles with 737 feet of gain. The course is 59% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features mostly flat terrain. The course difficulty of 15.5 puts it in the top 20.5% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking NV adventures.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,410 ft (430 m)
Average gain	171 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 1,139 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.8%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	16.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	32%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	26%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Rocky Gorge Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Rocky Gorge Loop Trail have?

Rocky Gorge Loop Trail has 1,410 ft (430 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.3 km). That averages 171 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rocky Gorge Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Rocky Gorge Loop Trail is 16.8 of 100. That is harder than 86.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rocky Gorge Loop Trail?

The longest climb on Rocky Gorge Loop Trail runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 1,139 ft (347 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.8%.