Superstition Peak

Pinal County, Arizona, United States

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 3,047 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,047 ft (929 m)
Average gain	376 ft per mile (71 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 2,899 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40.3%
Runnable	38% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Superstition Peak

How much elevation gain does Superstition Peak have?

Superstition Peak has 3,047 ft (929 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 376 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Superstition Peak?

The difficulty score for Superstition Peak is 15.3 of 100. That is harder than 83.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 38% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Superstition Peak?

The longest climb on Superstition Peak runs 4.1 miles (6.5 km) and gains 2,899 ft (884 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40.3%.