STC28 Santiago Trails

Assomada (Santa Catarina), Cabo Verde

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 1,932 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

STC28 Santiago Trails is a 9.0-mile loop route in Assomada (Santa Catarina), Cabo Verde, gaining 1,932 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.7 miles gaining 1,241 feet at an average 16.5% grade. About 66% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain1,932 ft (589 m)
Average gain215 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb6.9 mi, 745 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade48.9%
Runnable66% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeDown, then up
Difficulty score9 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat9%
Mild uphill30%
Moderate uphill9%
Steep uphill12%
Mild downhill18%
Moderate downhill9%
Steep downhill13%

Questions about STC28 Santiago Trails

How much elevation gain does STC28 Santiago Trails have?

STC28 Santiago Trails has 1,932 ft (589 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 215 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is STC28 Santiago Trails?

The difficulty score for STC28 Santiago Trails is 9 of 100. That is harder than 65.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on STC28 Santiago Trails?

The longest climb on STC28 Santiago Trails runs 6.9 miles (11.2 km) and gains 745 ft (227 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.9%.

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