Tolby Creek Canyon Loop

NM, USA

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,395 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tolby Creek Canyon Loop is a 8.3-mile loop route in NM, USA, gaining 1,395 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 1,309 feet at an average 6.2% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,395 ft (425 m)
Average gain	168 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 1,280 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.7%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	23%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Tolby Creek Canyon Loop

How much elevation gain does Tolby Creek Canyon Loop have?

Tolby Creek Canyon Loop has 1,395 ft (425 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 168 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tolby Creek Canyon Loop?

The difficulty score for Tolby Creek Canyon Loop is 15.1 of 100. That is harder than 83.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tolby Creek Canyon Loop?

The longest climb on Tolby Creek Canyon Loop runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 1,280 ft (390 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.7%.