Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve

OH, USA

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 1,373 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve is a 9.2-mile loop route in OH, USA, gaining 1,366 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.1 miles gaining 284 feet at an average 4.0% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,373 ft (419 m)
Average gain	149 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 238 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.7%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve

How much elevation gain does Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve have?

Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve has 1,373 ft (419 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 149 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve?

The difficulty score for Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve is 8.1 of 100. That is harder than 61.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve?

The longest climb on Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve runs 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and gains 238 ft (72 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.7%.