Directissimo Trail

Directissimo Trail is a short, very steep climb above El Paso in Texas. Its 10.0 TEP puts it above 79% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 36.6% and start 398 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 14 to 24 minutes. Graded as a hiking trail, so fitness matters more than footing. It faces east: sun early, shade after lunch. The nearest named summit, Ranger Peak at 1,711 m, is 600 m away.

TEP: 10.0
Climb: +236 m
Distance: 0.8 km
Average grade: 29.2%
Time: 14 to 24 min

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