Heart of Darkness Loop (OR)

Wheeler County, Oregon, United States

37.4 miles (60.2 km) · 7,724 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Heart of Darkness Loop (OR) is a 37.4 mile route in Wheeler County, Oregon, United States. The course features 7,724 feet of elevation gain and 7,732 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 7.6 miles with 1,357 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 209 feet per mile. Approximately 59% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 26.3 puts it in the top 7.840000000000003% of challenging routes at this distance. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Oregon's mountain terrain.