Ironstone Trail Loop

PA, USA

14.4 miles (23.2 km) · 2,202 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.4 mi (23.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,202 ft (671 m)
Average gain	153 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 906 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.4%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	5.5 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 2,202 ft (671 m) of elevation gain over 14.4 miles (23.2 km). That averages 153 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ironstone Trail Loop?

The difficulty score for Ironstone Trail Loop is 5.5 of 100. That is harder than 52.7% 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 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 906 ft (276 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.4%.