Upheaval Loop

San Juan County, Utah, United States

20.3 miles (32.7 km) · 2,660 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	20.3 mi (32.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,660 ft (811 m)
Average gain	131 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	12.6 mi, 1,739 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	52.5%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	51%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Upheaval Loop

How much elevation gain does Upheaval Loop have?

Upheaval Loop has 2,660 ft (811 m) of elevation gain over 20.3 miles (32.7 km). That averages 131 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Upheaval Loop?

The difficulty score for Upheaval Loop is 7.8 of 100. That is harder than 59.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Upheaval Loop?

The longest climb on Upheaval Loop runs 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and gains 1,739 ft (530 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 52.5%.