San Miguel Cedral Tacuotari Blanco Loop (Costa Rica)

Santa Ana, Costa Rica

19.7 miles (31.8 km) · 8,493 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

San Miguel Cedral Tacuotari Blanco Loop (Costa Rica) is a 19.7-mile loop route in Santa Ana, Costa Rica, gaining 8,493 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.4 miles gaining 4,165 feet at an average 14.1% grade. Only 33% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	19.7 mi (31.8 km)
Elevation gain	8,493 ft (2,589 m)
Average gain	430 ft per mile (82 m per km)
Longest climb	10.1 mi, 814 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	101%
Runnable	33% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	18.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about San Miguel Cedral Tacuotari Blanco Loop (Costa Rica)

How much elevation gain does San Miguel Cedral Tacuotari Blanco Loop (Costa Rica) have?

San Miguel Cedral Tacuotari Blanco Loop (Costa Rica) has 8,493 ft (2,589 m) of elevation gain over 19.7 miles (31.8 km). That averages 430 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is San Miguel Cedral Tacuotari Blanco Loop (Costa Rica)?

The difficulty score for San Miguel Cedral Tacuotari Blanco Loop (Costa Rica) is 18.2 of 100. That is harder than 88.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 33% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on San Miguel Cedral Tacuotari Blanco Loop (Costa Rica)?

The longest climb on San Miguel Cedral Tacuotari Blanco Loop (Costa Rica) runs 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and gains 814 ft (248 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 101%.