Confederation Trail (Souris Line)

Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 284 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Confederation Trail (Souris Line) is a 9.6-mile loop route in Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada, gaining 284 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain	284 ft (87 m)
Average gain	30 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 134 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	2%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	0.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	90%
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Confederation Trail (Souris Line)

How much elevation gain does Confederation Trail (Souris Line) have?

Confederation Trail (Souris Line) has 284 ft (87 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.4 km). That averages 30 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Confederation Trail (Souris Line)?

The difficulty score for Confederation Trail (Souris Line) is 0.9 of 100. That is harder than 10.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Confederation Trail (Souris Line)?

The longest climb on Confederation Trail (Souris Line) runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 134 ft (41 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 2%.