Fairfield Loop Trail

IA, USA

17.0 miles (27.4 km) · 481 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Fairfield Loop Trail is a 17.0-mile loop route in IA, USA, gaining 481 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.3 miles gaining 200 feet at an average 0.3% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	17.0 mi (27.4 km)
Elevation gain	481 ft (147 m)
Average gain	28 ft per mile (5 m per km)
Longest climb	6.3 mi, 116 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	5.1%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	1.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	89%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	6%

Questions about Fairfield Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Fairfield Loop Trail have?

Fairfield Loop Trail has 481 ft (147 m) of elevation gain over 17.0 miles (27.4 km). That averages 28 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fairfield Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Fairfield Loop Trail is 1.4 of 100. That is harder than 18.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fairfield Loop Trail?

The longest climb on Fairfield Loop Trail runs 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and gains 116 ft (35 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 5.1%.