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Tree GPS Art Running Route in Surat — 18.5 km

A 18.5 km loop through Surat that draws a tree when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 13 m in total, and covers a footprint about 2.8 km wide by 3 km tall.

Distance18.5 km
Elevation gain13 m
Elevation loss13 m
Estimated time112 min
DifficultyModerate
Average gradient0.1%

Route map and elevation

Elevation profile
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Along the line: 13 m of ascent and 13 m of descent across 18.5 km, an average gradient of 0.1%.

Start point: 21.21569, 72.85773 — about 3.6 km north-east 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-west0 m18–20 m
km 2Runs south-west-1 m18–22 m
km 3Runs south-west-1 m17–22 m
km 4Runs south-south-west-1 m16–18 m
km 5Runs south-east+2 m16–18 m
km 6Runs east-north-east-3 m14–18 m
km 7Runs south0 m14–17 m
km 8Runs north-north-west-3 m12–16 m
km 9Runs south-south-east+2 m11–14 m
km 10Runs east-north-east0 m14–17 m
km 11Runs north-west-2 m12–15 m
km 12Runs north-east+5 m12–20 m
km 13Runs east-north-east-3 m12–18 m
km 14Runs north-east+1 m14–18 m
km 15Runs north-north-west+2 m15–19 m
km 16Runs west-north-west+1 m17–19 m
km 17Runs north-west+3 m19–22 m
km 18Runs west-north-west-3 m19–22 m
km 18.5Runs west+1 m19–20 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. 0.05 km — turn right, then continue east.
  2. 0.21 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
  3. 0.38 km — turn left, then continue east.
  4. 0.59 km — turn right, then continue west-south-west.
  5. 0.93 km — turn sharp right, then continue north-north-west.
  6. 1.24 km — turn sharp left, then continue south-south-east.
  7. 1.38 km — turn left, then continue south.
  8. 1.51 km — turn left, then continue south.
  9. 1.68 km — turn sharp left, then continue south-south-east.
  10. 1.81 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
  11. 1.94 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
  12. 2.07 km — turn right, then continue west-south-west.
  13. 2.26 km — turn right, then continue west-south-west.
  14. 2.42 km — turn right, then continue west-south-west.
  15. 2.58 km — turn left, then continue west-south-west.
  16. 2.72 km — turn right, then continue west-south-west.
  17. 2.87 km — turn right, then continue west.
  18. 3.00 km — turn left, then continue south.
  19. 3.19 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
  20. 3.31 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
  21. 3.51 km — turn sharp right, then continue south-south-east.
  22. 3.75 km — turn sharp left, then continue south-east.
  23. 3.93 km — turn sharp left, then continue west.
  24. 4.46 km — turn left, then continue east.

Difficulty and terrain

Moderate. Flat profile, but 18.5 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 tree appears on your activity map.

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Questions about this route

How long is the tree route in Surat?
The tree covers 18.5 km with 13 m of ascent and 13 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 112 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 2.8 km east to west and 3 km north to south across Surat.
Where does the route start?
The start point is at 21.21569, 72.85773 — roughly 3.6 km north-east of the centre of Surat. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.
Tree GPS Art Running Route in Surat — 18.5 km | ShapeMiles