Wind Caves Loop (UT)

Cache County, Utah, United States

15.4 miles (24.7 km) · 3,225 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	15.4 mi (24.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,225 ft (983 m)
Average gain	210 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	9.0 mi, 2,614 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.3%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Wind Caves Loop (UT)

How much elevation gain does Wind Caves Loop (UT) have?

Wind Caves Loop (UT) has 3,225 ft (983 m) of elevation gain over 15.4 miles (24.7 km). That averages 210 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wind Caves Loop (UT)?

The difficulty score for Wind Caves Loop (UT) is 12.5 of 100. That is harder than 77.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wind Caves Loop (UT)?

The longest climb on Wind Caves Loop (UT) runs 9.0 miles (14.4 km) and gains 2,614 ft (797 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.3%.