Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Trail (MN)

Itasca County, Minnesota, United States

23.2 miles (37.4 km) · 1,640 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	23.2 mi (37.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,640 ft (500 m)
Average gain	71 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	7.6 mi, 121 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	2.6 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 1,640 ft (500 m) of elevation gain over 23.2 miles (37.4 km). That averages 71 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 2.6 of 100. That is harder than 33.3% 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 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and gains 121 ft (37 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.4%.