Dismal Swamp Canal Trail (VA)

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

20.4 miles (32.8 km) · 62 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Dismal Swamp Canal Trail (VA) is a 20.4-mile loop route in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States, gaining 10 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile, finishing 1 feet higher than it starts. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	20.4 mi (32.8 km)
Elevation gain	62 ft (19 m)
Average gain	3 ft per mile (1 m per km)
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	0.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	91%
Mild uphill	5%
Mild downhill	3%

Questions about Dismal Swamp Canal Trail (VA)

How much elevation gain does Dismal Swamp Canal Trail (VA) have?

Dismal Swamp Canal Trail (VA) has 62 ft (19 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.8 km). That averages 3 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dismal Swamp Canal Trail (VA)?

The difficulty score for Dismal Swamp Canal Trail (VA) is 0.5 of 100. That is harder than 3.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.