Dolly Sods Circumnavigation

WV, USA

24.9 miles (40.0 km) · 2,436 ft elevation gain · Lollipop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance24.9 mi (40.0 km)
Elevation gain2,436 ft (743 m)
Average gain98 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb7.1 mi, 1,226 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade21.2%
Runnable86% of the route
Climbs / descents4 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeFlat
Difficulty score4.3 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLollipop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat16%
Mild uphill34%
Moderate uphill8%
Steep uphill2%
Mild downhill30%
Moderate downhill7%
Steep downhill4%

Questions about Dolly Sods Circumnavigation

How much elevation gain does Dolly Sods Circumnavigation have?

Dolly Sods Circumnavigation has 2,436 ft (743 m) of elevation gain over 24.9 miles (40.0 km). That averages 98 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dolly Sods Circumnavigation?

The difficulty score for Dolly Sods Circumnavigation is 4.3 of 100. That is harder than 45% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Dolly Sods Circumnavigation?

The longest climb on Dolly Sods Circumnavigation runs 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and gains 1,226 ft (374 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.2%.

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