Jones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop

ND, USA

11.8 miles (19.0 km) · 448 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	11.8 mi (19.0 km)
Elevation gain	448 ft (137 m)
Average gain	38 ft per mile (7 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 258 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9.4%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	1.5 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 448 ft (137 m) of elevation gain over 11.8 miles (19.0 km). That averages 38 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 1.5 of 100. That is harder than 24% 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 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 258 ft (79 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.4%.