Gerard Hiking Trail

PA, USA

26.5 miles (42.6 km) · 3,440 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance26.5 mi (42.6 km)
Elevation gain3,440 ft (1,048 m)
Average gain130 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb1.6 mi, 159 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade30.1%
Runnable77% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeFlat
Difficulty score5.6 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat18%
Mild uphill25%
Moderate uphill9%
Steep uphill7%
Mild downhill27%
Moderate downhill8%
Steep downhill7%

Questions about Gerard Hiking Trail

How much elevation gain does Gerard Hiking Trail have?

Gerard Hiking Trail has 3,440 ft (1,048 m) of elevation gain over 26.5 miles (42.6 km). That averages 130 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gerard Hiking Trail?

The difficulty score for Gerard Hiking Trail is 5.6 of 100. That is harder than 53.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gerard Hiking Trail?

The longest climb on Gerard Hiking Trail runs 1.6 miles (2.6 km) and gains 159 ft (48 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.1%.

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