Current River Challenge (MO)

Shannon County, Missouri, United States

12.2 miles (19.6 km) · 1,187 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Current River Challenge (MO) is a 12.2-mile loop route in Shannon County, Missouri, United States, gaining 1,187 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 377 feet at an average 1.7% grade. Approximately 81% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.2 mi (19.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,187 ft (362 m)
Average gain	98 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 336 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.4%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	37%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Current River Challenge (MO)

How much elevation gain does Current River Challenge (MO) have?

Current River Challenge (MO) has 1,187 ft (362 m) of elevation gain over 12.2 miles (19.6 km). That averages 98 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Current River Challenge (MO)?

The difficulty score for Current River Challenge (MO) is 6.1 of 100. That is harder than 50% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Current River Challenge (MO)?

The longest climb on Current River Challenge (MO) runs 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and gains 336 ft (103 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.4%.