Charles C. Deam Wilderness Loop (IN)

Monroe County, Indiana, United States

25.2 miles (40.5 km) · 1,956 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Charles C. Deam Wilderness Loop (IN) is a 25.2-mile loop route in Monroe County, Indiana, United States, gaining 1,956 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 351 feet at an average 3.7% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	25.2 mi (40.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,956 ft (596 m)
Average gain	78 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 324 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	66.3%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Charles C. Deam Wilderness Loop (IN)

How much elevation gain does Charles C. Deam Wilderness Loop (IN) have?

Charles C. Deam Wilderness Loop (IN) has 1,956 ft (596 m) of elevation gain over 25.2 miles (40.5 km). That averages 78 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Charles C. Deam Wilderness Loop (IN)?

The difficulty score for Charles C. Deam Wilderness Loop (IN) is 3.5 of 100. That is harder than 32.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Charles C. Deam Wilderness Loop (IN)?

The longest climb on Charles C. Deam Wilderness Loop (IN) runs 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and gains 324 ft (99 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 66.3%.