Tortolita Preserve Loop

AZ, USA

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 509 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tortolita Preserve Loop is a 9.3-mile loop route in AZ, USA, gaining 509 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 311 feet at an average 2.2% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	509 ft (155 m)
Average gain	55 ft per mile (10 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 311 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	4%
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	2.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	46%
Mild downhill	45%

Questions about Tortolita Preserve Loop

How much elevation gain does Tortolita Preserve Loop have?

Tortolita Preserve Loop has 509 ft (155 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 55 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tortolita Preserve Loop?

The difficulty score for Tortolita Preserve Loop is 2.3 of 100. That is harder than 25.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tortolita Preserve Loop?

The longest climb on Tortolita Preserve Loop runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 311 ft (95 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 4%.