Kettle Moraine State Forest John Muir Blue Loop (WI)

Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States

11.4 miles (18.4 km) · 731 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kettle Moraine State Forest John Muir Blue Loop (WI) is a 11.4-mile loop route in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States, gaining 726 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 205 feet at an average 0.5% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.4 mi (18.4 km)
Elevation gain	731 ft (223 m)
Average gain	64 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	8.4 mi, 138 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.2%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	6%
Mild downhill	29%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Kettle Moraine State Forest John Muir Blue Loop (WI)

How much elevation gain does Kettle Moraine State Forest John Muir Blue Loop (WI) have?

Kettle Moraine State Forest John Muir Blue Loop (WI) has 731 ft (223 m) of elevation gain over 11.4 miles (18.4 km). That averages 64 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kettle Moraine State Forest John Muir Blue Loop (WI)?

The difficulty score for Kettle Moraine State Forest John Muir Blue Loop (WI) is 3 of 100. That is harder than 30.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kettle Moraine State Forest John Muir Blue Loop (WI)?

The longest climb on Kettle Moraine State Forest John Muir Blue Loop (WI) runs 8.4 miles (13.4 km) and gains 138 ft (42 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.2%.