Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop

ND, USA

11.8 miles (19.0 km) · 422 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop is a 11.8-mile loop route in ND, USA, gaining 422 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 318 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 flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	11.8 mi (19.0 km)
Elevation gain	422 ft (129 m)
Average gain	36 ft per mile (7 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 261 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9.4%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	2.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	86%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop

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

Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop has 422 ft (129 m) of elevation gain over 11.8 miles (19.0 km). That averages 36 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop?

The difficulty score for Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop is 2.9 of 100. That is harder than 29.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% 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?

The longest climb on Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 261 ft (80 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.4%.