Art Loeb Trail (NC)

Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States

29.6 miles (47.6 km) · 8,386 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance29.6 mi (47.6 km)
Elevation gain8,386 ft (2,556 m)
Average gain284 ft per mile (54 m per km)
Longest climb3.6 mi, 1,652 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade35.2%
Runnable44% of the route
Climbs / descents5 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shapeBack-loaded climb
Difficulty score15.7 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat8%
Mild uphill11%
Moderate uphill10%
Steep uphill26%
Mild downhill13%
Moderate downhill12%
Steep downhill20%

Questions about Art Loeb Trail (NC)

How much elevation gain does Art Loeb Trail (NC) have?

Art Loeb Trail (NC) has 8,386 ft (2,556 m) of elevation gain over 29.6 miles (47.6 km). That averages 284 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Art Loeb Trail (NC)?

The difficulty score for Art Loeb Trail (NC) is 15.7 of 100. That is harder than 84.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Art Loeb Trail (NC)?

The longest climb on Art Loeb Trail (NC) runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 1,652 ft (504 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.2%.

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