Butterfield Trail

AR, USA

15.6 miles (25.1 km) · 2,090 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Butterfield Trail is a 15.6-mile loop route in AR, USA, gaining 2,090 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 825 feet at an average 3.7% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	15.6 mi (25.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,090 ft (637 m)
Average gain	134 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 430 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.5%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Butterfield Trail

How much elevation gain does Butterfield Trail have?

Butterfield Trail has 2,090 ft (637 m) of elevation gain over 15.6 miles (25.1 km). That averages 134 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Butterfield Trail?

The difficulty score for Butterfield Trail is 7.4 of 100. That is harder than 57.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Butterfield Trail?

The longest climb on Butterfield Trail runs 5.1 miles (8.3 km) and gains 430 ft (131 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.5%.