Cross Trail

Tongass National Forest, Alaska, United States

14.0 miles (22.5 km) · 972 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cross Trail is a 14.0-mile loop route in Tongass National Forest, Alaska, United States, gaining 972 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.4 miles gaining 464 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.0 mi (22.5 km)
Elevation gain	972 ft (296 m)
Average gain	70 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	8.4 mi, 330 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.1%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	77%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Cross Trail

How much elevation gain does Cross Trail have?

Cross Trail has 972 ft (296 m) of elevation gain over 14.0 miles (22.5 km). That averages 70 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cross Trail?

The difficulty score for Cross Trail is 2.5 of 100. That is harder than 26.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cross Trail?

The longest climb on Cross Trail runs 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and gains 330 ft (101 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.1%.