Volcán Barú (Panama)

Boquete, Chiriquí, Panamá

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

Volcán Barú (Panama) is a 16.2-mile loop route in Boquete, Chiriquí, Panamá, gaining 7,057 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.9 miles gaining 4,980 feet at an average 14.3% grade. Only 21% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

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	5.9 mi, 4,423 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 91.4% 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 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 4,423 ft (1,348 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.5%.