Green Mountain Recreational Preserve Trail

Alum Hollow Land Trust, Alabama, United States

17.4 miles (28.0 km) · 2,711 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Green Mountain Recreational Preserve Trail is a 17.4-mile loop route in Alum Hollow Land Trust, Alabama, United States, gaining 2,711 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 2.4 miles gaining 696 feet at an average 4.9% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance17.4 mi (28.0 km)
Elevation gain2,711 ft (826 m)
Average gain156 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb5.9 mi, 372 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade39.4%
Runnable74% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score7.6 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat43%
Mild uphill9%
Moderate uphill7%
Steep uphill11%
Mild downhill16%
Moderate downhill8%
Steep downhill7%

Questions about Green Mountain Recreational Preserve Trail

How much elevation gain does Green Mountain Recreational Preserve Trail have?

Green Mountain Recreational Preserve Trail has 2,711 ft (826 m) of elevation gain over 17.4 miles (28.0 km). That averages 156 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Green Mountain Recreational Preserve Trail?

The difficulty score for Green Mountain Recreational Preserve Trail is 7.6 of 100. That is harder than 58.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Green Mountain Recreational Preserve Trail?

The longest climb on Green Mountain Recreational Preserve Trail runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 372 ft (113 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.4%.

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