Highland Forest Loop

Onondaga County, New York, United States

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,189 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,189 ft (363 m)
Average gain	143 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 334 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.1%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.8 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Highland Forest Loop

How much elevation gain does Highland Forest Loop have?

Highland Forest Loop has 1,189 ft (363 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 143 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Highland Forest Loop?

The difficulty score for Highland Forest Loop is 7.8 of 100. That is harder than 59.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Highland Forest Loop?

The longest climb on Highland Forest Loop runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 334 ft (102 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.1%.