Indiana Dunes High Traverse (IN)

Porter County, Indiana, United States

15.7 miles (25.2 km) · 971 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground paceMoving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)2 h 25 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)3 h 02 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)3 h 38 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)4 h 14 min

Route facts

Distance15.7 mi (25.2 km)
Elevation gain971 ft (296 m)
Average gain62 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb10.9 mi, 117 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade21.8%
Runnable90% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score2.8 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat50%
Mild uphill18%
Moderate uphill3%
Steep uphill3%
Mild downhill19%
Moderate downhill2%
Steep downhill4%

Questions about Indiana Dunes High Traverse (IN)

How long does it take to run Indiana Dunes High Traverse (IN)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Indiana Dunes High Traverse (IN) takes about 3 h 02 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 2 h 25 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 3 h 38 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Indiana Dunes High Traverse (IN) have?

Indiana Dunes High Traverse (IN) has 971 ft (296 m) of elevation gain over 15.7 miles (25.2 km). That averages 62 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Indiana Dunes High Traverse (IN)?

The difficulty score for Indiana Dunes High Traverse (IN) is 2.8 of 100. That is harder than 35.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Indiana Dunes High Traverse (IN)?

The longest climb on Indiana Dunes High Traverse (IN) runs 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and gains 117 ft (36 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.8%.

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