Volcán Barú (Panama)

Boquete, Chiriquí, Panamá

16.2 miles (26.1 km) · 7,034 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	16.2 mi (26.1 km)
Elevation gain	7,034 ft (2,144 m)
Average gain	434 ft per mile (82 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 4,121 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.5%
Runnable	21% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	38%

Questions about Volcán Barú (Panama)

How much elevation gain does Volcán Barú (Panama) have?

Volcán Barú (Panama) has 7,034 ft (2,144 m) of elevation gain over 16.2 miles (26.1 km). That averages 434 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Volcán Barú (Panama)?

The difficulty score for Volcán Barú (Panama) is 20.6 of 100. That is harder than 92.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 21% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Volcán Barú (Panama)?

The longest climb on Volcán Barú (Panama) runs 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and gains 4,121 ft (1,256 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.5%.