Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop (ND)

Billings County, North Dakota, United States

11.3 miles (18.2 km) · 430 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop (ND) is a 11.3-mile loop route in Billings County, North Dakota, United States, gaining 430 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 312 feet at an average 1.1% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.3 mi (18.2 km)
Elevation gain	430 ft (131 m)
Average gain	38 ft per mile (7 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 261 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	2.6 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 430 ft (131 m) of elevation gain over 11.3 miles (18.2 km). That averages 38 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 2.6 of 100. That is harder than 27.5% 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 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 261 ft (80 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.4%.