Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL)

Williamson County, Illinois, United States

28.3 miles (45.6 km) · 850 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	28.3 mi (45.6 km)
Elevation gain	850 ft (259 m)
Average gain	30 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Longest climb	12.6 mi, 141 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	7.3%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	0.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	58%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	22%

Questions about Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL)

How much elevation gain does Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL) have?

Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL) has 850 ft (259 m) of elevation gain over 28.3 miles (45.6 km). That averages 30 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL)?

The difficulty score for Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL) is 0.7 of 100. That is harder than 14.2% 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 Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL)?

The longest climb on Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL) runs 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and gains 141 ft (43 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 7.3%.