German Ridge Trail: Full Loop

IN, USA

17.6 miles (28.4 km) · 2,309 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	17.6 mi (28.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,309 ft (704 m)
Average gain	131 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 293 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.3%
Runnable	76% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	6.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about German Ridge Trail: Full Loop

How much elevation gain does German Ridge Trail: Full Loop have?

German Ridge Trail: Full Loop has 2,309 ft (704 m) of elevation gain over 17.6 miles (28.4 km). That averages 131 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is German Ridge Trail: Full Loop?

The difficulty score for German Ridge Trail: Full Loop is 6.1 of 100. That is harder than 55.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on German Ridge Trail: Full Loop?

The longest climb on German Ridge Trail: Full Loop runs 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and gains 293 ft (89 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.3%.