Dollysods Circumnavigation

Tucker County, West Virginia, United States

19.0 miles (30.6 km) · 2,523 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Dollysods Circumnavigation is a 19.0-mile loop route in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States, gaining 2,535 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.6 miles gaining 1,433 feet at an average 3.9% grade. Approximately 76% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	19.0 mi (30.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,523 ft (769 m)
Average gain	133 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 1,159 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.6%
Runnable	76% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Dollysods Circumnavigation

How much elevation gain does Dollysods Circumnavigation have?

Dollysods Circumnavigation has 2,523 ft (769 m) of elevation gain over 19.0 miles (30.6 km). That averages 133 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dollysods Circumnavigation?

The difficulty score for Dollysods Circumnavigation is 7.9 of 100. That is harder than 60.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Dollysods Circumnavigation?

The longest climb on Dollysods Circumnavigation runs 5.6 miles (9.1 km) and gains 1,159 ft (353 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.6%.