Hanson's Point Loop

KY, USA

9.7 miles (15.6 km) · 1,651 ft elevation gain · Lollipop · trail · Route

Hanson's Point Loop is a 9.7-mile lollipop route in KY, USA, gaining 1,651 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 4.9 miles gaining 1,196 feet at an average 6.4% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,651 ft (503 m)
Average gain	170 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 501 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.3%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Lollipop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Hanson's Point Loop

How much elevation gain does Hanson's Point Loop have?

Hanson's Point Loop has 1,651 ft (503 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.6 km). That averages 170 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hanson's Point Loop?

The difficulty score for Hanson's Point Loop is 7.8 of 100. That is harder than 60% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hanson's Point Loop?

The longest climb on Hanson's Point Loop runs 4.9 miles (7.8 km) and gains 501 ft (153 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.3%.