8 mile loop

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

8.5 miles (13.6 km) · 1,166 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

8 mile loop is a 8.5-mile loop route in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 1,166 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 405 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Approximately 76% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,166 ft (355 m)
Average gain	138 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 226 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.8%
Runnable	76% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about 8 mile loop

How much elevation gain does 8 mile loop have?

8 mile loop has 1,166 ft (355 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.6 km). That averages 138 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is 8 mile loop?

The difficulty score for 8 mile loop is 6.3 of 100. That is harder than 51% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on 8 mile loop?

The longest climb on 8 mile loop runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) and gains 226 ft (69 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.8%.