Zion Curtain Trail

CO, USA

12.8 miles (20.6 km) · 1,401 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.8 mi (20.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,401 ft (427 m)
Average gain	109 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 734 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	7.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Zion Curtain Trail

How much elevation gain does Zion Curtain Trail have?

Zion Curtain Trail has 1,401 ft (427 m) of elevation gain over 12.8 miles (20.6 km). That averages 109 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Zion Curtain Trail?

The difficulty score for Zion Curtain Trail is 7.2 of 100. That is harder than 56.5% 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 Zion Curtain Trail?

The longest climb on Zion Curtain Trail runs 5.6 miles (9.0 km) and gains 734 ft (224 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17%.