Volcán de Agua (Guatemala)

Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

17.1 miles (27.5 km) · 7,289 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance17.1 mi (27.5 km)
Elevation gain7,289 ft (2,222 m)
Average gain426 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb5.6 mi, 5,227 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade36.6%
Runnable18% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score22.1 of 100
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Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat1%
Mild uphill5%
Moderate uphill6%
Steep uphill38%
Mild downhill7%
Moderate downhill6%
Steep downhill37%

Questions about Volcán de Agua (Guatemala)

How much elevation gain does Volcán de Agua (Guatemala) have?

Volcán de Agua (Guatemala) has 7,289 ft (2,222 m) of elevation gain over 17.1 miles (27.5 km). That averages 426 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Volcán de Agua (Guatemala)?

The difficulty score for Volcán de Agua (Guatemala) is 22.1 of 100. That is harder than 93.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 18% 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 de Agua (Guatemala)?

The longest climb on Volcán de Agua (Guatemala) runs 5.6 miles (9.0 km) and gains 5,227 ft (1,593 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36.6%.

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