Shefoot Loop

Avery, Idaho, United States

23.7 miles (38.2 km) · 6,263 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Shefoot Loop is a 23.7-mile loop route in Avery, Idaho, United States, gaining 6,239 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 3,254 feet at an average 13.9% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	23.7 mi (38.2 km)
Elevation gain	6,263 ft (1,909 m)
Average gain	264 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	8.2 mi, 3,710 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.7%
Runnable	49% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.5 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Shefoot Loop

How much elevation gain does Shefoot Loop have?

Shefoot Loop has 6,263 ft (1,909 m) of elevation gain over 23.7 miles (38.2 km). That averages 264 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Shefoot Loop?

The difficulty score for Shefoot Loop is 13.5 of 100. That is harder than 80% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Shefoot Loop?

The longest climb on Shefoot Loop runs 8.2 miles (13.1 km) and gains 3,710 ft (1,131 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.7%.