Cimarron National Grassland Loop

Morton County, Kansas, United States

16.4 miles (26.3 km) · 308 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cimarron National Grassland Loop is a 16.4-mile loop route in Morton County, Kansas, United States, gaining 272 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 226 feet at an average 0.3% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.4 mi (26.3 km)
Elevation gain	308 ft (94 m)
Average gain	19 ft per mile (4 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 105 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	5%
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 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	75%
Mild uphill	13%
Mild downhill	12%

Questions about Cimarron National Grassland Loop

How much elevation gain does Cimarron National Grassland Loop have?

Cimarron National Grassland Loop has 308 ft (94 m) of elevation gain over 16.4 miles (26.3 km). That averages 19 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cimarron National Grassland Loop?

The difficulty score for Cimarron National Grassland Loop is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 28.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cimarron National Grassland Loop?

The longest climb on Cimarron National Grassland Loop runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 105 ft (32 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 5%.