Ruta 38

Vallehermoso, Canarias, España

11.9 miles (19.2 km) · 3,137 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruta 38 is a 11.9-mile loop route in Vallehermoso, Canarias, España, gaining 3,137 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.8 miles gaining 593 feet at an average 9.6% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.9 mi (19.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,137 ft (956 m)
Average gain	263 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 476 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40.2%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	44%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Ruta 38

How much elevation gain does Ruta 38 have?

Ruta 38 has 3,137 ft (956 m) of elevation gain over 11.9 miles (19.2 km). That averages 263 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruta 38?

The difficulty score for Ruta 38 is 9.6 of 100. That is harder than 68.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ruta 38?

The longest climb on Ruta 38 runs 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and gains 476 ft (145 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40.2%.