Belair National Park Loop

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

20.7 miles (33.3 km) · 2,551 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Belair National Park Loop is a 20.7-mile loop route in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, gaining 2,559 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 723 feet at an average 3.4% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.7 mi (33.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,551 ft (778 m)
Average gain	123 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 645 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.4%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Belair National Park Loop

How much elevation gain does Belair National Park Loop have?

Belair National Park Loop has 2,551 ft (778 m) of elevation gain over 20.7 miles (33.3 km). That averages 123 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Belair National Park Loop?

The difficulty score for Belair National Park Loop is 6.5 of 100. That is harder than 52.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Belair National Park Loop?

The longest climb on Belair National Park Loop runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 645 ft (197 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.4%.