Jackson Creek Trail #502

MT, USA

10.6 miles (17.0 km) · 2,094 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Jackson Creek Trail #502 is a 10.6-mile loop route in MT, USA, gaining 2,094 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 3.6 miles gaining 1,540 feet at an average 7.7% grade. About 52% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.6 mi (17.0 km)
Elevation gain	2,094 ft (638 m)
Average gain	198 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 1,436 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.6%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	16 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	19%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Jackson Creek Trail #502

How much elevation gain does Jackson Creek Trail #502 have?

Jackson Creek Trail #502 has 2,094 ft (638 m) of elevation gain over 10.6 miles (17.0 km). That averages 198 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Jackson Creek Trail #502?

The difficulty score for Jackson Creek Trail #502 is 16 of 100. That is harder than 85.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Jackson Creek Trail #502?

The longest climb on Jackson Creek Trail #502 runs 3.6 miles (5.7 km) and gains 1,436 ft (438 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.6%.