Grubb Ridge Trail

IN, USA

12.0 miles (19.3 km) · 572 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Grubb Ridge Trail is a 12.0-mile loop route in IN, USA, gaining 572 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 408 feet at an average 1.5% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.0 mi (19.3 km)
Elevation gain	572 ft (174 m)
Average gain	48 ft per mile (9 m per km)
Longest climb	8.3 mi, 164 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.3%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	1.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	80%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Grubb Ridge Trail

How much elevation gain does Grubb Ridge Trail have?

Grubb Ridge Trail has 572 ft (174 m) of elevation gain over 12.0 miles (19.3 km). That averages 48 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grubb Ridge Trail?

The difficulty score for Grubb Ridge Trail is 1.7 of 100. That is harder than 20.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grubb Ridge Trail?

The longest climb on Grubb Ridge Trail runs 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and gains 164 ft (50 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.3%.