Shark Valley Loop

Everglades National Park, Florida, United States

14.4 miles (23.2 km) · 20 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Shark Valley Loop is a 14.4-mile loop route in Everglades National Park, Florida, United States, gaining 20 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily climbing elevation profile, finishing 16 feet higher than it starts. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.4 mi (23.2 km)
Elevation gain	20 ft (6 m)
Average gain	1 ft per mile (0 m per km)
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	0.6 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	96%
Mild uphill	1%
Mild downhill	2%

Questions about Shark Valley Loop

How much elevation gain does Shark Valley Loop have?

Shark Valley Loop has 20 ft (6 m) of elevation gain over 14.4 miles (23.2 km). That averages 1 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Shark Valley Loop?

The difficulty score for Shark Valley Loop is 0.6 of 100. That is harder than 3.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.