Blevins Gap

AL, USA

11.2 miles (18.0 km) · 1,520 ft elevation gain · Lollipop · trail · Route

Blevins Gap is a 11.2-mile lollipop route in AL, USA, gaining 1,520 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.2 miles gaining 627 feet at an average 12.4% grade. Only 0% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.2 mi (18.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,520 ft (463 m)
Average gain	136 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 576 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.7%
Runnable	0% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Lollipop
Type	Route

Questions about Blevins Gap

How much elevation gain does Blevins Gap have?

Blevins Gap has 1,520 ft (463 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.0 km). That averages 136 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Blevins Gap?

The difficulty score for Blevins Gap is 2 of 100. That is harder than 23.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 0% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Blevins Gap?

The longest climb on Blevins Gap runs 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and gains 576 ft (176 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.7%.