Bells Gap Trail (PA)

Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

12.8 miles (20.6 km) · 991 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.8 mi (20.6 km)
Elevation gain	991 ft (302 m)
Average gain	78 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	6.8 mi, 965 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	6.6%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	43%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	44%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Bells Gap Trail (PA)

How much elevation gain does Bells Gap Trail (PA) have?

Bells Gap Trail (PA) has 991 ft (302 m) of elevation gain over 12.8 miles (20.6 km). That averages 78 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bells Gap Trail (PA)?

The difficulty score for Bells Gap Trail (PA) is 2.5 of 100. That is harder than 26.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bells Gap Trail (PA)?

The longest climb on Bells Gap Trail (PA) runs 6.8 miles (11.0 km) and gains 965 ft (294 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 6.6%.