Syncline Loop (UT)

San Juan County, Utah, United States

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 1,529 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,529 ft (466 m)
Average gain	182 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 1,450 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.6%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	9.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	37%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Syncline Loop (UT)

How much elevation gain does Syncline Loop (UT) have?

Syncline Loop (UT) has 1,529 ft (466 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 182 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Syncline Loop (UT)?

The difficulty score for Syncline Loop (UT) is 9.4 of 100. That is harder than 67.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Syncline Loop (UT)?

The longest climb on Syncline Loop (UT) runs 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and gains 1,450 ft (442 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.6%.