Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop (ND)

Billings County, North Dakota, United States

11.3 miles (18.2 km) · 442 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	11.3 mi (18.2 km)
Elevation gain	442 ft (135 m)
Average gain	39 ft per mile (7 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 258 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9.4%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	1.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	88%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop (ND)

How much elevation gain does Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop (ND) have?

Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop (ND) has 442 ft (135 m) of elevation gain over 11.3 miles (18.2 km). That averages 39 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop (ND)?

The difficulty score for Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop (ND) is 1.2 of 100. That is harder than 21.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop (ND)?

The longest climb on Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop (ND) runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 258 ft (79 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.4%.