Coosa Backcountry Loop Trail (GA)

Union County, Georgia, United States

11.3 miles (18.2 km) · 3,455 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Coosa Backcountry Loop Trail (GA) is a 11.3-mile loop route in Union County, Georgia, United States, gaining 3,483 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.3 miles gaining 2,235 feet at an average 14.2% grade. About 41% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.3 mi (18.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,455 ft (1,053 m)
Average gain	305 ft per mile (58 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 1,703 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.6%
Runnable	38% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Coosa Backcountry Loop Trail (GA)

How much elevation gain does Coosa Backcountry Loop Trail (GA) have?

Coosa Backcountry Loop Trail (GA) has 3,455 ft (1,053 m) of elevation gain over 11.3 miles (18.2 km). That averages 305 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Coosa Backcountry Loop Trail (GA)?

The difficulty score for Coosa Backcountry Loop Trail (GA) is 14.4 of 100. That is harder than 82.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 38% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Coosa Backcountry Loop Trail (GA)?

The longest climb on Coosa Backcountry Loop Trail (GA) runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 1,703 ft (519 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.6%.