Blue Trail

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit, Wisconsin, United States

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 534 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Blue Trail is a 8.6-mile loop route in Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit, Wisconsin, United States, gaining 534 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	534 ft (163 m)
Average gain	62 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	1.1 mi, 113 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	7%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	67%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Blue Trail

How much elevation gain does Blue Trail have?

Blue Trail has 534 ft (163 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 62 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Blue Trail?

The difficulty score for Blue Trail is 2.9 of 100. That is harder than 29.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% 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 Trail?

The longest climb on Blue Trail runs 1.1 miles (1.8 km) and gains 113 ft (34 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 7%.