Blue Loop

MI, USA

9.9 miles (15.9 km) · 477 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Blue Loop is a 9.9-mile loop route in MI, USA, gaining 477 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	9.9 mi (15.9 km)
Elevation gain	477 ft (146 m)
Average gain	48 ft per mile (9 m per km)
Longest climb	2.5 mi, 116 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.2%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	2.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	78%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Blue Loop

How much elevation gain does Blue Loop have?

Blue Loop has 477 ft (146 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (15.9 km). That averages 48 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Blue Loop?

The difficulty score for Blue Loop is 2.6 of 100. That is harder than 27.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Blue Loop?

The longest climb on Blue Loop runs 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and gains 116 ft (35 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.2%.