Bell Mountain Loop Trail (MO)

Iron County, Missouri, United States

11.6 miles (18.7 km) · 1,703 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bell Mountain Loop Trail (MO) is a 11.6-mile loop route in Iron County, Missouri, United States, gaining 1,679 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 771 feet at an average 5.2% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.6 mi (18.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,703 ft (519 m)
Average gain	146 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 768 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Bell Mountain Loop Trail (MO)

How much elevation gain does Bell Mountain Loop Trail (MO) have?

Bell Mountain Loop Trail (MO) has 1,703 ft (519 m) of elevation gain over 11.6 miles (18.7 km). That averages 146 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bell Mountain Loop Trail (MO)?

The difficulty score for Bell Mountain Loop Trail (MO) is 7.6 of 100. That is harder than 58.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bell Mountain Loop Trail (MO)?

The longest climb on Bell Mountain Loop Trail (MO) runs 4.6 miles (7.3 km) and gains 768 ft (234 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14%.