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Cactus GPS Art Running Route in Surat — 16.1 km

A 16.1 km loop through Surat that draws a cactus when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 22 m in total, and covers a footprint about 2 km wide by 2.3 km tall.

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Distance16.1 km
Elevation gain22 m
Elevation loss21 m
Estimated time98 min
DifficultyModerate
Average gradient0.1%

Route map and elevation

Elevation profile
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Along the line: 22 m of ascent and 21 m of descent across 16.1 km, an average gradient of 0.1%.

Start point: 21.15929, 72.83367 — about 4.1 km south of the centre of Surat. It is a closed loop, so any point on the line works as a start.

Kilometre by kilometre

SplitHeadingElevation changeRange
km 1Runs south-south-west0 m14–16 m
km 2Runs south-east+1 m14–19 m
km 3Runs south-south-east-5 m10–15 m
km 4Runs west-north-west+4 m11–16 m
km 5Runs south0 m13–15 m
km 6Runs east-south-east-2 m9–15 m
km 7Runs east-1 m11–13 m
km 8Runs north-east0 m12–14 m
km 9Runs north-north-west0 m9–12 m
km 10Runs east-north-east+1 m11–12 m
km 11Runs north-west+3 m12–15 m
km 12Runs north-east+6 m15–21 m
km 13Runs north-west-3 m16–21 m
km 14Runs south-3 m13–17 m
km 15Runs west-north-west+3 m14–18 m
km 16Runs west-north-west-1 m14–17 m
km 16.1Runs south-east0 m15–16 m

Turn-by-turn outline

The 24 direction changes below are the ones that define the drawing. Hitting them accurately matters more than pace — the shape only reads well if the corners are sharp.

  1. 0.09 km — turn left, then continue south.
  2. 0.33 km — turn right, then continue west.
  3. 0.56 km — turn left, then continue east.
  4. 0.74 km — turn left, then continue east.
  5. 0.98 km — turn left, then continue south.
  6. 1.20 km — turn sharp right, then continue south.
  7. 1.41 km — turn right, then continue south.
  8. 1.78 km — turn left, then continue east.
  9. 1.91 km — turn left, then continue west.
  10. 2.06 km — turn left, then continue east.
  11. 2.19 km — turn left, then continue south.
  12. 2.33 km — turn left, then continue east.
  13. 2.49 km — turn left, then continue east.
  14. 2.63 km — turn left, then continue east.
  15. 2.82 km — turn left, then continue east.
  16. 3.07 km — turn right, then continue north.
  17. 3.25 km — turn left, then continue west.
  18. 3.38 km — turn right, then continue north-north-east.
  19. 3.54 km — turn right, then continue north.
  20. 3.71 km — turn left, then continue west.
  21. 3.88 km — turn right, then continue north.
  22. 4.10 km — turn left, then continue south.
  23. 4.26 km — turn left, then continue south.
  24. 4.41 km — turn left, then continue south.

Difficulty and terrain

Moderate. Flat profile, but 16.1 km of concentration on the line. Expect the distance, not the climb, to be the limiting factor.

Best months: December to January: average highs of 29–31°C and about 9 mm of rain a month (Open-Meteo historical archive 2020-2024).

How to run this shape

  1. Download the GPX file with your subscription and load it onto your watch, or open it in the ShapeMiles app.
  2. Start anywhere on the loop — beginning near a landmark makes the finish easier to find.
  3. Keep GPS recording continuous. Pausing mid-run leaves straight lines that cut across the drawing.
  4. Follow the corners precisely; short detours are what blur the shape.
  5. Upload to Strava and the cactus appears on your activity map.

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Questions about this route

How long is the cactus route in Surat?
The cactus covers 16.1 km with 22 m of ascent and 21 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 98 minutes plus stops.
Do I need a paid plan to download the GPX?
Yes. The GPX file is included with a ShapeMiles subscription — sign in and subscribe to download it. The file works with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Strava and any app that reads GPX, and your subscription also covers turn-by-turn navigation in the app and route generation for your own city. The map, climb figures and kilometre splits on this page are free to view; the interactive elevation profile is part of the subscription too.
How accurate is the drawing?
The track follows real, runnable streets and paths, so the shape is recognisable once uploaded to Strava. The drawing spans about 2 km east to west and 2.3 km north to south across Surat.
Where does the route start?
The start point is at 21.15929, 72.83367 — roughly 4.1 km south of the centre of Surat. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.
Cactus GPS Art Running Route in Surat — 16.1 km | ShapeMiles