Dolly Sods Wilderness - North Day Loop

WV, USA

12.3 miles (19.8 km) · 839 ft elevation gain · Lollipop · trail · Route

Dolly Sods Wilderness - North Day Loop is a 12.3-mile lollipop route in WV, USA, gaining 839 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 335 feet at an average 4.3% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.3 mi (19.8 km)
Elevation gain	839 ft (256 m)
Average gain	68 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 320 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.7%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Lollipop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	58%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	5%

Questions about Dolly Sods Wilderness - North Day Loop

How much elevation gain does Dolly Sods Wilderness - North Day Loop have?

Dolly Sods Wilderness - North Day Loop has 839 ft (256 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.8 km). That averages 68 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dolly Sods Wilderness - North Day Loop?

The difficulty score for Dolly Sods Wilderness - North Day Loop is 4.8 of 100. That is harder than 42.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% 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 Wilderness - North Day Loop?

The longest climb on Dolly Sods Wilderness - North Day Loop runs 2.3 miles (3.8 km) and gains 320 ft (98 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.7%.