Fort Ransom State Park Loop (ND)

Ransom County, North Dakota, United States

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 663 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Fort Ransom State Park Loop (ND) is a 8.7-mile loop route in Ransom County, North Dakota, United States, gaining 646 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.3 miles gaining 213 feet at an average 2.9% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	663 ft (202 m)
Average gain	76 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 236 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.9%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	37%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Fort Ransom State Park Loop (ND)

How much elevation gain does Fort Ransom State Park Loop (ND) have?

Fort Ransom State Park Loop (ND) has 663 ft (202 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 76 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fort Ransom State Park Loop (ND)?

The difficulty score for Fort Ransom State Park Loop (ND) is 3.2 of 100. That is harder than 31.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fort Ransom State Park Loop (ND)?

The longest climb on Fort Ransom State Park Loop (ND) runs 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and gains 236 ft (72 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.9%.