Blue Marsh Lake Circumnavigation (PA)

Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

17.6 miles (28.4 km) · 2,067 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	17.6 mi (28.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,067 ft (630 m)
Average gain	117 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 298 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.2%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Blue Marsh Lake Circumnavigation (PA)

How much elevation gain does Blue Marsh Lake Circumnavigation (PA) have?

Blue Marsh Lake Circumnavigation (PA) has 2,067 ft (630 m) of elevation gain over 17.6 miles (28.4 km). That averages 117 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Blue Marsh Lake Circumnavigation (PA)?

The difficulty score for Blue Marsh Lake Circumnavigation (PA) is 5.7 of 100. That is harder than 47.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% 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 Marsh Lake Circumnavigation (PA)?

The longest climb on Blue Marsh Lake Circumnavigation (PA) runs 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and gains 298 ft (91 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.2%.