W4 - Jebel Shams Southern Summit, Oman

محافظة الداخلية, عمان

14.0 miles (22.6 km) · 4,592 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

W4 - Jebel Shams Southern Summit, Oman is a 14.0-mile loop route in محافظة الداخلية, عمان, gaining 4,592 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.1 miles gaining 4,073 feet at an average 9.4% grade. Only 30% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.0 mi (22.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,592 ft (1,400 m)
Average gain	327 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 3,523 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.5%
Runnable	30% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about W4 - Jebel Shams Southern Summit, Oman

How much elevation gain does W4 - Jebel Shams Southern Summit, Oman have?

W4 - Jebel Shams Southern Summit, Oman has 4,592 ft (1,400 m) of elevation gain over 14.0 miles (22.6 km). That averages 327 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is W4 - Jebel Shams Southern Summit, Oman?

The difficulty score for W4 - Jebel Shams Southern Summit, Oman is 19.5 of 100. That is harder than 90.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on W4 - Jebel Shams Southern Summit, Oman?

The longest climb on W4 - Jebel Shams Southern Summit, Oman runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 3,523 ft (1,074 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.5%.