Breakheart Trail (RI)

Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

9.8 miles (15.7 km) · 933 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance9.8 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain933 ft (284 m)
Average gain95 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb1.7 mi, 171 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade15%
Runnable84% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeDown, then up
Difficulty score4.4 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat27%
Mild uphill24%
Moderate uphill9%
Steep uphill3%
Mild downhill26%
Moderate downhill6%
Steep downhill5%

Questions about Breakheart Trail (RI)

How much elevation gain does Breakheart Trail (RI) have?

Breakheart Trail (RI) has 933 ft (284 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.7 km). That averages 95 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Breakheart Trail (RI)?

The difficulty score for Breakheart Trail (RI) is 4.4 of 100. That is harder than 45.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Breakheart Trail (RI)?

The longest climb on Breakheart Trail (RI) runs 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and gains 171 ft (52 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15%.

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