Green Lake Loop (MN)

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States

12.2 miles (19.6 km) · 272 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Green Lake Loop (MN) is a 12.2-mile loop route in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States, gaining 223 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain covers 2 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.2 mi (19.6 km)
Elevation gain	272 ft (83 m)
Average gain	22 ft per mile (4 m per km)
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	1.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	62%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	20%

Questions about Green Lake Loop (MN)

How much elevation gain does Green Lake Loop (MN) have?

Green Lake Loop (MN) has 272 ft (83 m) of elevation gain over 12.2 miles (19.6 km). That averages 22 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Green Lake Loop (MN)?

The difficulty score for Green Lake Loop (MN) is 1.4 of 100. That is harder than 18.3% 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.