Chapel Loop

MI, USA

10.6 miles (17.1 km) · 614 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Chapel Loop is a 10.6-mile loop route in MI, USA, gaining 614 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 227 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.6 mi (17.1 km)
Elevation gain	614 ft (187 m)
Average gain	58 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 188 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.7%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	2.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	70%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Chapel Loop

How much elevation gain does Chapel Loop have?

Chapel Loop has 614 ft (187 m) of elevation gain over 10.6 miles (17.1 km). That averages 58 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Chapel Loop?

The difficulty score for Chapel Loop is 2.9 of 100. That is harder than 29.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Chapel Loop?

The longest climb on Chapel Loop runs 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and gains 188 ft (57 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.7%.