Achenbach Trail (ND)

McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States

20.4 miles (32.8 km) · 2,030 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Achenbach Trail (ND) is a 20.4-mile loop route in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States, gaining 2,014 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.9 miles gaining 541 feet at an average 4.5% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance20.4 mi (32.8 km)
Elevation gain2,030 ft (619 m)
Average gain100 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb6.0 mi, 654 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade20.2%
Runnable79% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score6.3 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat38%
Mild uphill19%
Moderate uphill8%
Steep uphill5%
Mild downhill18%
Moderate downhill3%
Steep downhill8%

Questions about Achenbach Trail (ND)

How much elevation gain does Achenbach Trail (ND) have?

Achenbach Trail (ND) has 2,030 ft (619 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.8 km). That averages 100 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Achenbach Trail (ND)?

The difficulty score for Achenbach Trail (ND) is 6.3 of 100. That is harder than 51.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Achenbach Trail (ND)?

The longest climb on Achenbach Trail (ND) runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 654 ft (199 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.2%.

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