Ironstone Loop (PA)

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States

15.0 miles (24.2 km) · 2,273 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	15.0 mi (24.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,273 ft (693 m)
Average gain	151 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 1,149 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Ironstone Loop (PA)

How much elevation gain does Ironstone Loop (PA) have?

Ironstone Loop (PA) has 2,273 ft (693 m) of elevation gain over 15.0 miles (24.2 km). That averages 151 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ironstone Loop (PA)?

The difficulty score for Ironstone Loop (PA) is 7.2 of 100. That is harder than 56.4% 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 Ironstone Loop (PA)?

The longest climb on Ironstone Loop (PA) runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 1,149 ft (350 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31%.