Binder Park Trails Challenge (MO)

Cole County, Missouri, United States

11.5 miles (18.4 km) · 795 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Binder Park Trails Challenge (MO) is a 11.5-mile loop route in Cole County, Missouri, United States, gaining 753 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	11.5 mi (18.4 km)
Elevation gain	795 ft (242 m)
Average gain	69 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	1.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	41%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	39%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Binder Park Trails Challenge (MO)

How much elevation gain does Binder Park Trails Challenge (MO) have?

Binder Park Trails Challenge (MO) has 795 ft (242 m) of elevation gain over 11.5 miles (18.4 km). That averages 69 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Binder Park Trails Challenge (MO)?

The difficulty score for Binder Park Trails Challenge (MO) is 1.4 of 100. That is harder than 17.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.