Gathabawn Loop

County Laois, Éire / Ireland

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 878 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Gathabawn Loop is a 8.6-mile loop route in County Laois, Éire / Ireland, gaining 878 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 398 feet at an average 1.7% grade. Approximately 90% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	878 ft (268 m)
Average gain	102 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 207 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.8%
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	35%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Gathabawn Loop

How much elevation gain does Gathabawn Loop have?

Gathabawn Loop has 878 ft (268 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 102 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gathabawn Loop?

The difficulty score for Gathabawn Loop is 4.3 of 100. That is harder than 38.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gathabawn Loop?

The longest climb on Gathabawn Loop runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 207 ft (63 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.8%.