Fairfield Loop Trail

IA, USA

17.0 miles (27.4 km) · 553 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	17.0 mi (27.4 km)
Elevation gain	553 ft (169 m)
Average gain	33 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Longest climb	14.1 mi, 100 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.5%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	0.8 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 553 ft (169 m) of elevation gain over 17.0 miles (27.4 km). That averages 33 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fairfield Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Fairfield Loop Trail is 0.8 of 100. That is harder than 15.2% 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 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and gains 100 ft (31 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.5%.