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COURSE PREVIEW · GRAVEL · HICO, TEXAS

Gravel Locos GL110 course preview

The 2025 Gravel Locos GL110 course is 117.7 mi (189.4 km) and finishes where it starts, with 5,320 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 26 distinct climbs and 20 descents; the listed climbs account for 49% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 52.5 mi: 0.94 mi at an average 4.2%, peaking at 16.6% over 100 m. The longest is 0.94 mi, starting at 18.5 mi. The first quarter holds the most climbing (27%).

This is the 2025 course, still the one linked from the official site.

CourseClimbsStart
Distance
117.7 mi189.4 km
Elevation gain
5,320 ft1,622 m
Climbs
2620 descents
Steepest 100 m
16.6%On a listed climb
Corners
19832 technical
High point
1,216 ftLow 701 ft

Elevation profile

Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.
First quarter1,461 ft0 mi–29 mi
Second quarter1,320 ft29 mi–59 mi
Third quarter1,221 ft59 mi–88 mi
Final quarter1,318 ft88 mi–118 mi

The 5 hardest climbs

Ranked by FIETS score
  1. 1
    Climb 13 · from 52.5 mi0.94 mi · 209 ft up · 4.2% average, 16.6% steepest
    0.3
  2. 2
    Climb 14 · from 54.1 mi0.25 mi · 116 ft up · 8.9% average, 15.8% steepest
    0.3
  3. 3
    Climb 7 · from 19.6 mi0.23 mi · 91 ft up · 7.5% average, 11.0% steepest
    0.2
  4. 4
    Climb 17 · from 73.2 mi0.56 mi · 140 ft up · 4.7% average, 10.3% steepest
    0.2
  5. 5
    Climb 23 · from 96.2 mi0.22 mi · 90 ft up · 7.6% average, 11.0% steepest
    0.2

Every climb, in ride order

26 climbs · top 5 highlighted
ClimbStarts atLengthElevation gainAvg gradeSteepest 100 mFIETS
18.2 mi0.54 mi72 ft2.5%4.5%0.1
29.0 mi0.57 mi96 ft3.2%6.2%0.1
310.7 mi0.45 mi68 ft2.9%5.1%0.1
412.2 mi0.64 mi102 ft3.0%5.9%0.1
516.6 mi0.47 mi92 ft3.7%7.5%0.1
618.5 mi0.94 mi112 ft2.2%5.5%0.1
719.6 mi0.23 mi91 ft7.5%11.0%0.2
823.7 mi0.41 mi93 ft4.3%9.3%0.1
926.7 mi0.79 mi105 ft2.5%8.0%0.1
1039.0 mi0.42 mi103 ft4.7%6.8%0.1
1139.9 mi0.47 mi67 ft2.7%4.2%0.1
1248.4 mi0.71 mi86 ft2.3%5.9%0.1
1352.5 mi0.94 mi209 ft4.2%16.6%0.3
1454.1 mi0.25 mi116 ft8.9%15.8%0.3
1554.6 mi0.66 mi123 ft3.5%13.9%0.1
1672.0 mi0.75 mi86 ft2.2%4.6%0.1
1773.2 mi0.56 mi140 ft4.7%10.3%0.2
1878.3 mi0.73 mi82 ft2.1%7.7%0.1
1981.7 mi0.65 mi89 ft2.6%4.6%0.1
2082.8 mi0.78 mi141 ft3.4%8.4%0.1
2191.4 mi0.80 mi110 ft2.6%5.1%0.1
2293.6 mi0.93 mi123 ft2.5%7.9%0.1
2396.2 mi0.22 mi90 ft7.6%11.0%0.2
24109.9 mi0.50 mi73 ft2.8%4.7%0.1
25110.5 mi0.37 mi67 ft3.5%5.3%0.1
26111.5 mi0.47 mi85 ft3.4%6.6%0.1

Descents

20 descents drop 2,156 ft in total. The steepest:

  • Descent 7 · from 53.9 mi 0.23 mi at 8.0% average, 19.4% at its steepest
  • Descent 8 · from 54.4 mi 0.19 mi at 8.8% average, 17.2% at its steepest
  • Descent 17 · from 95.1 mi 0.45 mi at 6.4% average, 13.1% at its steepest
  • Descent 5 · from 34.3 mi 1.14 mi at 3.6% average, 11.3% at its steepest
  • Descent 12 · from 74.0 mi 0.55 mi at 4.4% average, 9.9% at its steepest

Corners

198 corners detected from the course geometry, 29 of them on a descent.

  • 5 Very technical
  • 27 Technical
  • 87 Moderate
  • 79 Gentle

Technical corners on descents

  • 8.2 mi 50° right bend on a 7.5% approach · Very technical
  • 24.4 mi 42° right bend on a 4.3% approach · Technical
  • 34.0 mi 65° left bend on a 4.6% approach · Very technical
  • 34.6 mi 32° left bend on a 4.9% approach · Technical
  • 34.6 mi 43° right bend on a 11.1% approach · Very technical
  • 42.5 mi 31° right bend on a 7.4% approach · Very technical

Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.

Gravel Locos GL110 course FAQ

How much climbing is in the Gravel Locos GL110?

5,320 ft (1,622 m) over 117.7 mi, measured from the organizer's course file with the elevation smoothed and small fluctuations ignored. Other tools may show a different total because they count every small rise.

How many climbs does the Gravel Locos GL110 have?

26 climbs of at least 300 m with 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade, plus shorter rollers. Together the listed climbs gain 2,621 ft.

What is the hardest climb in the Gravel Locos GL110?

Climb 13, starting at 52.5 mi: 0.94 mi gaining 209 ft at an average 4.2%. Its FIETS score is 0.3.

What is the longest climb in the Gravel Locos GL110?

Climb 6, 0.94 mi from 18.5 mi, averaging 2.2%.

How steep does the Gravel Locos GL110 get?

The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 16.6%. Grades are measured over 100 m, so short ramps can be steeper.

Where does this course data come from?

From the course Gravel Locos publishes on its official site (https://www.gravellocos.com/hico), retrieved 2026-10-12. Organizers change courses, so check their site before the event.

Source and method

Course: GL110 2025, published by Gravel Locos. Retrieved 2026-10-12. RideMorrow is not affiliated with the event. Organizers change courses, so check the official site before the event.

Elevation comes from the route file, resampled every 10 m and smoothed. Climbs and descents need at least 300 m of length, 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade. Grades are measured over 100 m. Climbs are ranked by FIETS score: height² ÷ (length × 10), both in metres, without the index's high-altitude bonus. A score of 1 is a solid climb; 5 and above is a mountain pass. Weather, surface conditions, traffic and closures are not included.

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