Timber Mesa Trail

Show Low, Arizona, United States

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 660 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	660 ft (201 m)
Average gain	77 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 247 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9.9%
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	32%
Moderate uphill	9%
Mild downhill	36%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Timber Mesa Trail

How much elevation gain does Timber Mesa Trail have?

Timber Mesa Trail has 660 ft (201 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 77 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Timber Mesa Trail?

The difficulty score for Timber Mesa Trail is 8 of 100. That is harder than 60.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Timber Mesa Trail?

The longest climb on Timber Mesa Trail runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 247 ft (75 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.9%.