Valley of Fire Loop

Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, United States

27.6 miles (44.4 km) · 2,555 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Valley of Fire Loop is a 27.6-mile loop route in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, United States, gaining 2,520 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.6 miles gaining 965 feet at an average 3.7% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	27.6 mi (44.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,555 ft (779 m)
Average gain	93 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	10.0 mi, 986 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.4%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.2 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	38%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	31%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Valley of Fire Loop

How much elevation gain does Valley of Fire Loop have?

Valley of Fire Loop has 2,555 ft (779 m) of elevation gain over 27.6 miles (44.4 km). That averages 93 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Valley of Fire Loop?

The difficulty score for Valley of Fire Loop is 4.2 of 100. That is harder than 38.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Valley of Fire Loop?

The longest climb on Valley of Fire Loop runs 10.0 miles (16.1 km) and gains 986 ft (301 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.4%.