Crowders Mtn (NC)

Gaston County, North Carolina, United States

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 1,683 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,683 ft (513 m)
Average gain	176 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 699 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.6%
Runnable	67% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	15%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Crowders Mtn (NC)

How much elevation gain does Crowders Mtn (NC) have?

Crowders Mtn (NC) has 1,683 ft (513 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.4 km). That averages 176 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Crowders Mtn (NC)?

The difficulty score for Crowders Mtn (NC) is 8.7 of 100. That is harder than 64% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Crowders Mtn (NC)?

The longest climb on Crowders Mtn (NC) runs 2.6 miles (4.1 km) and gains 699 ft (213 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.6%.