Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
11.0 miles (17.7 km) · 1,385 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
| Distance | 11.0 mi (17.7 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Average gain | 126 ft per mile (24 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 2.5 mi, 358 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 19.9% |
| Runnable | 80% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 5.3 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 15% |
| Mild uphill | 33% |
| Moderate uphill | 9% |
| Steep uphill | 5% |
| Mild downhill | 21% |
| Moderate downhill | 11% |
| Steep downhill | 6% |
Birkhead Mountain Trail has 1,385 ft (422 m) of elevation gain over 11.0 miles (17.7 km). That averages 126 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Birkhead Mountain Trail is 5.3 of 100. That is harder than 45.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Birkhead Mountain Trail runs 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and gains 358 ft (109 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.9%.
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