Green Rock Trail (MO)

Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

29.3 miles (47.2 km) · 3,901 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Green Rock Trail (MO) is a 29.3-mile loop route in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States, gaining 3,868 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 9 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 619 feet at an average 4.5% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	29.3 mi (47.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,901 ft (1,189 m)
Average gain	133 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 206 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.8%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	30%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Green Rock Trail (MO)

How much elevation gain does Green Rock Trail (MO) have?

Green Rock Trail (MO) has 3,901 ft (1,189 m) of elevation gain over 29.3 miles (47.2 km). That averages 133 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Green Rock Trail (MO)?

The difficulty score for Green Rock Trail (MO) is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% 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 Rock Trail (MO)?

The longest climb on Green Rock Trail (MO) runs 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and gains 206 ft (63 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.8%.