South Bass Trailhead

Coconino County, Arizona, United States

31.4 miles (50.5 km) · 8,398 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground paceMoving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)7 h 08 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)8 h 55 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)10 h 42 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)12 h 29 min

Route facts

Distance31.4 mi (50.5 km)
Elevation gain8,398 ft (2,560 m)
Average gain268 ft per mile (51 m per km)
Longest climb11.2 mi, 3,060 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade53.2%
Runnable49% of the route
Climbs / descents4 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shapeDown, then up
Difficulty score14.5 of 100
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat8%
Mild uphill18%
Moderate uphill13%
Steep uphill18%
Mild downhill15%
Moderate downhill9%
Steep downhill20%

Questions about South Bass Trailhead

How long does it take to run South Bass Trailhead?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), South Bass Trailhead takes about 8 h 55 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 7 h 08 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 10 h 42 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does South Bass Trailhead have?

South Bass Trailhead has 8,398 ft (2,560 m) of elevation gain over 31.4 miles (50.5 km). That averages 268 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is South Bass Trailhead?

The difficulty score for South Bass Trailhead is 14.5 of 100. That is harder than 85.8% 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 South Bass Trailhead?

The longest climb on South Bass Trailhead runs 11.2 miles (18.0 km) and gains 3,060 ft (933 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 53.2%.

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