Sulphur Creek Top-Down Route

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 1,405 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,405 ft (428 m)
Average gain	157 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 597 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.1%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	37%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Sulphur Creek Top-Down Route

How much elevation gain does Sulphur Creek Top-Down Route have?

Sulphur Creek Top-Down Route has 1,405 ft (428 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 157 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sulphur Creek Top-Down Route?

The difficulty score for Sulphur Creek Top-Down Route is 8 of 100. That is harder than 60.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sulphur Creek Top-Down Route?

The longest climb on Sulphur Creek Top-Down Route runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 597 ft (182 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.1%.