Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL)

Williamson County, Illinois, United States

28.3 miles (45.6 km) · 795 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL) is a 28.3-mile loop route in Williamson County, Illinois, United States, gaining 795 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 348 feet at an average 0.6% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	28.3 mi (45.6 km)
Elevation gain	795 ft (242 m)
Average gain	28 ft per mile (5 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 192 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	7.3%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	1.3 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 795 ft (242 m) of elevation gain over 28.3 miles (45.6 km). That averages 28 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL)?

The difficulty score for Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL) is 1.3 of 100. That is harder than 16.3% 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 Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL)?

The longest climb on Crab Orchard Lake Loop (IL) runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 192 ft (59 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 7.3%.