Canal Loop Trail (KY)

Lyon County, Kentucky, United States

10.4 miles (16.7 km) · 866 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Canal Loop Trail (KY) is a 10.4-mile loop route in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States, gaining 856 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.4 mi (16.7 km)
Elevation gain	866 ft (264 m)
Average gain	83 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 131 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.3%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Canal Loop Trail (KY)

How much elevation gain does Canal Loop Trail (KY) have?

Canal Loop Trail (KY) has 866 ft (264 m) of elevation gain over 10.4 miles (16.7 km). That averages 83 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Canal Loop Trail (KY)?

The difficulty score for Canal Loop Trail (KY) is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 28.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Canal Loop Trail (KY)?

The longest climb on Canal Loop Trail (KY) runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 131 ft (40 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.3%.