Kings Mountain National Military Park, South Carolina, United States
13.2 miles (21.2 km) · 1,259 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
| Distance | 13.2 mi (21.2 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,259 ft (384 m) |
| Average gain | 96 ft per mile (18 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 6.0 mi, 327 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 11.8% |
| Runnable | 89% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 3.4 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 20% |
| Mild uphill | 32% |
| Moderate uphill | 5% |
| Steep uphill | 3% |
| Mild downhill | 30% |
| Moderate downhill | 7% |
| Steep downhill | 2% |
Kings Mountain National Recreation Trail has 1,259 ft (384 m) of elevation gain over 13.2 miles (21.2 km). That averages 96 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Kings Mountain National Recreation Trail is 3.4 of 100. That is harder than 38.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 89% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Kings Mountain National Recreation Trail runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 327 ft (100 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.8%.
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