Keystone Trail (NE)

Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

19.3 miles (31.0 km) · 1,178 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Keystone Trail (NE) is a 19.3-mile loop route in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States, gaining 1,188 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	19.3 mi (31.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,178 ft (359 m)
Average gain	61 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	8.8 mi, 105 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.9%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	32%
Moderate uphill	3%
Mild downhill	29%
Moderate downhill	3%

Questions about Keystone Trail (NE)

How much elevation gain does Keystone Trail (NE) have?

Keystone Trail (NE) has 1,178 ft (359 m) of elevation gain over 19.3 miles (31.0 km). That averages 61 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Keystone Trail (NE)?

The difficulty score for Keystone Trail (NE) is 2.2 of 100. That is harder than 24.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Keystone Trail (NE)?

The longest climb on Keystone Trail (NE) runs 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and gains 105 ft (32 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.9%.