Canal Loop Trail (KY)

Lyon County, Kentucky, United States

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

Route facts

Distance10.4 mi (16.7 km)
Elevation gain866 ft (264 m)
Average gain83 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Runnable93% of the route
Climbs / descents0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score2.7 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat39%
Mild uphill25%
Moderate uphill5%
Steep uphill1%
Mild downhill22%
Moderate downhill7%
Steep downhill1%

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 34.3% 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.

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