Valley of Fire Loop

Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, United States

27.6 miles (44.4 km) · 2,553 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	27.6 mi (44.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,553 ft (778 m)
Average gain	92 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 801 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.4%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.9 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 2,553 ft (778 m) of elevation gain over 27.6 miles (44.4 km). That averages 92 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Valley of Fire Loop?

The difficulty score for Valley of Fire Loop is 2.9 of 100. That is harder than 35.5% 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 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and gains 801 ft (244 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.4%.