Kitsuma Time Trial

McDowell County, North Carolina, United States

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 2,405 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,405 ft (733 m)
Average gain	267 ft per mile (51 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 1,431 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.4%
Runnable	36% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	13.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Kitsuma Time Trial

How much elevation gain does Kitsuma Time Trial have?

Kitsuma Time Trial has 2,405 ft (733 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 267 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kitsuma Time Trial?

The difficulty score for Kitsuma Time Trial is 13.9 of 100. That is harder than 81.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 36% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kitsuma Time Trial?

The longest climb on Kitsuma Time Trial runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 1,431 ft (436 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.4%.