Flint Creek Multi-Use Loop A

AL, USA

10.7 miles (17.2 km) · 479 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Flint Creek Multi-Use Loop A is a 10.7-mile loop route in AL, USA, gaining 479 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 216 feet at an average 1.5% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.2 km)
Elevation gain	479 ft (146 m)
Average gain	45 ft per mile (8 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 306 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.5%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	1.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	34%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	34%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Flint Creek Multi-Use Loop A

How much elevation gain does Flint Creek Multi-Use Loop A have?

Flint Creek Multi-Use Loop A has 479 ft (146 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.2 km). That averages 45 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Flint Creek Multi-Use Loop A?

The difficulty score for Flint Creek Multi-Use Loop A is 1.6 of 100. That is harder than 20.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Flint Creek Multi-Use Loop A?

The longest climb on Flint Creek Multi-Use Loop A runs 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and gains 306 ft (93 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.5%.