Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail (MN)

Itasca County, Minnesota, United States

23.2 miles (37.4 km) · 1,555 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail (MN) is a 23.2-mile loop route in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States, gaining 1,555 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	23.2 mi (37.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,555 ft (474 m)
Average gain	67 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	10.0 mi, 153 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.4%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail (MN)

How much elevation gain does Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail (MN) have?

Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail (MN) has 1,555 ft (474 m) of elevation gain over 23.2 miles (37.4 km). That averages 67 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail (MN)?

The difficulty score for Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail (MN) is 3.6 of 100. That is harder than 33.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail (MN)?

The longest climb on Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail (MN) runs 10.0 miles (16.0 km) and gains 153 ft (47 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.4%.