Walkin Jim Trail

AZ, USA

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 832 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Walkin Jim Trail is a 8.8-mile loop route in AZ, USA, gaining 832 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 649 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	832 ft (254 m)
Average gain	95 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 491 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	52%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Walkin Jim Trail

How much elevation gain does Walkin Jim Trail have?

Walkin Jim Trail has 832 ft (254 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 95 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Walkin Jim Trail?

The difficulty score for Walkin Jim Trail is 5.6 of 100. That is harder than 47.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Walkin Jim Trail?

The longest climb on Walkin Jim Trail runs 3.8 miles (6.2 km) and gains 491 ft (150 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15%.