John P. Saylor Trail (PA)

Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

18.0 miles (29.0 km) · 8,002 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	18.0 mi (29.0 km)
Elevation gain	8,002 ft (2,439 m)
Average gain	445 ft per mile (84 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 2,162 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	94.2%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about John P. Saylor Trail (PA)

How much elevation gain does John P. Saylor Trail (PA) have?

John P. Saylor Trail (PA) has 8,002 ft (2,439 m) of elevation gain over 18.0 miles (29.0 km). That averages 445 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is John P. Saylor Trail (PA)?

The difficulty score for John P. Saylor Trail (PA) is 16.5 of 100. That is harder than 86.1% 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 John P. Saylor Trail (PA)?

The longest climb on John P. Saylor Trail (PA) runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) and gains 2,162 ft (659 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 94.2%.