Rocky Gorge Loop Trail

NV, USA

8.3 miles (13.3 km) · 1,418 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,418 ft (432 m)
Average gain	172 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 1,240 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.4%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	12.9 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 1,418 ft (432 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.3 km). That averages 172 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rocky Gorge Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Rocky Gorge Loop Trail is 12.9 of 100. That is harder than 82.7% 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 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 1,240 ft (378 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.4%.