COURSE PREVIEW · GRAVEL · HICO, TEXAS

Gravel Locos GL60 course preview

The 2025 Gravel Locos GL60 course is 68.0 mi (109.5 km) and finishes where it starts, with 3,344 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 18 distinct climbs and 10 descents; the listed climbs account for 48% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 19.6 mi: 0.23 mi at an average 7.5%, peaking at 11.0% over 100 m. The longest is 0.94 mi, starting at 18.5 mi. The third quarter holds the most climbing (32%).

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

CourseClimbsStart

Distance: 68.0 mi109.5 km
Elevation gain: 3,344 ft1,019 m
Climbs: 1810 descents
Steepest 100 m: 11.0%On a listed climb
Corners: 9817 technical
High point: 1,216 ftLow 872 ft

Elevation profile

Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.

First quarter860 ft0 mi–17 mi

Second quarter726 ft17 mi–34 mi

Third quarter1,066 ft34 mi–51 mi

Final quarter681 ft51 mi–68 mi

The 5 hardest climbs

Ranked by FIETS score

1
Climb 7 · from 19.6 mi0.23 mi · 91 ft up · 7.5% average, 11.0% steepest
0.2
2
Climb 15 · from 46.5 mi0.23 mi · 90 ft up · 7.4% average, 11.0% steepest
0.2
3
Climb 1 · from 8.2 mi0.55 mi · 72 ft up · 2.5% average, 4.5% steepest
0.1
4
Climb 2 · from 9.0 mi0.57 mi · 96 ft up · 3.2% average, 6.2% steepest
0.1
5
Climb 3 · from 10.7 mi0.45 mi · 68 ft up · 2.9% average, 5.1% steepest
0.1

Every climb, in ride order

18 climbs · top 5 highlighted

Climb	Starts at	Length	Elevation gain	Avg grade	Steepest 100 m	FIETS
1	8.2 mi	0.55 mi	72 ft	2.5%	4.5%	0.1
2	9.0 mi	0.57 mi	96 ft	3.2%	6.2%	0.1
3	10.7 mi	0.45 mi	68 ft	2.9%	5.1%	0.1
4	12.2 mi	0.64 mi	102 ft	3.0%	5.9%	0.1
5	16.6 mi	0.47 mi	92 ft	3.7%	7.5%	0.1
6	18.5 mi	0.94 mi	112 ft	2.2%	5.5%	0.1
7	19.6 mi	0.23 mi	91 ft	7.5%	11.0%	0.2
8	23.7 mi	0.41 mi	93 ft	4.3%	9.3%	0.1
9	26.7 mi	0.79 mi	105 ft	2.5%	8.0%	0.1
10	33.8 mi	0.58 mi	109 ft	3.5%	6.0%	0.1
11	34.6 mi	0.34 mi	70 ft	3.9%	6.5%	0.1
12	35.7 mi	0.62 mi	70 ft	2.2%	4.8%	0.0
13	38.2 mi	0.52 mi	75 ft	2.7%	5.0%	0.1
14	43.9 mi	0.93 mi	123 ft	2.5%	7.9%	0.1
15	46.5 mi	0.23 mi	90 ft	7.4%	11.0%	0.2
16	60.2 mi	0.50 mi	73 ft	2.8%	4.7%	0.1
17	60.8 mi	0.37 mi	67 ft	3.5%	5.3%	0.1
18	61.9 mi	0.47 mi	85 ft	3.5%	6.6%	0.1

Descents

10 descents drop 1,060 ft in total. The steepest:

Descent 7 · from 45.5 mi 0.45 mi at 6.4% average, 13.1% at its steepest
Descent 6 · from 38.9 mi 1.06 mi at 3.2% average, 10.5% at its steepest
Descent 1 · from 7.7 mi 0.58 mi at 2.3% average, 7.2% at its steepest
Descent 8 · from 54.7 mi 0.45 mi at 3.1% average, 7.1% at its steepest
Descent 5 · from 34.9 mi 0.64 mi at 3.4% average, 6.8% at its steepest

Corners

98 corners detected from the course geometry, 13 of them on a descent.

2 Very technical
15 Technical
47 Moderate
34 Gentle

Technical corners on descents

8.2 mi 50° right bend on a 7.4% approach · Very technical
24.4 mi 42° right bend on a 4.3% approach · Technical
32.7 mi 42° right bend on a 3.1% approach · Technical
39.9 mi 36° left bend on a 9.4% approach · Technical
45.9 mi 79° left bend on a 3.6% approach · Technical
60.1 mi 75° left bend on a 3.2% approach · Technical

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

Gravel Locos GL60 course FAQ

How much climbing is in the Gravel Locos GL60?

3,344 ft (1,019 m) over 68.0 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 GL60 have?

18 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 1,594 ft.

What is the hardest climb in the Gravel Locos GL60?

Climb 7, starting at 19.6 mi: 0.23 mi gaining 91 ft at an average 7.5%. Its FIETS score is 0.2.

What is the longest climb in the Gravel Locos GL60?

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

How steep does the Gravel Locos GL60 get?

The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 11.0%. 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: GL60 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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