Ironstone Trail Loop

PA, USA

14.4 miles (23.2 km) · 2,181 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ironstone Trail Loop is a 14.4-mile loop route in PA, USA, gaining 2,181 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.9 miles gaining 1,066 feet at an average 11.9% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.4 mi (23.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,181 ft (665 m)
Average gain	151 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 1,299 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.4%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	7.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	44%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Ironstone Trail Loop

How much elevation gain does Ironstone Trail Loop have?

Ironstone Trail Loop has 2,181 ft (665 m) of elevation gain over 14.4 miles (23.2 km). That averages 151 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ironstone Trail Loop?

The difficulty score for Ironstone Trail Loop is 7.1 of 100. That is harder than 56.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% 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 Trail Loop?

The longest climb on Ironstone Trail Loop runs 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and gains 1,299 ft (396 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.4%.