Cave Run Trail (112)

KY, USA

4.2 miles (6.8 km) · 675 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Cave Run Trail (112) is a 4.2-mile point-to-point race in KY, USA, gaining 675 feet of elevation. The race follows a steadily climbing elevation profile, finishing 239 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.1 miles gaining 436 feet at an average 7.5% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The race opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance4.2 mi (6.8 km)
Elevation gain675 ft (206 m)
Average gain161 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb3.4 mi, 321 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade19.9%
Runnable77% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeSteady climb
Difficulty score8.5 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRace

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat12%
Mild uphill29%
Moderate uphill19%
Steep uphill3%
Mild downhill22%
Moderate downhill14%
Steep downhill2%

Questions about Cave Run Trail (112)

How much elevation gain does Cave Run Trail (112) have?

Cave Run Trail (112) has 675 ft (206 m) of elevation gain over 4.2 miles (6.8 km). That averages 161 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cave Run Trail (112)?

The difficulty score for Cave Run Trail (112) is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cave Run Trail (112)?

The longest climb on Cave Run Trail (112) runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 321 ft (98 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.9%.

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