Lake Carroll Loop (IL)

Carroll County, Illinois, United States

10.3 miles (16.6 km) · 1,035 ft elevation gain · Loop · road · Route

Lake Carroll Loop (IL) is a 10.3-mile loop route in Carroll County, Illinois, United States, gaining 1,000 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 203 feet at an average 2.5% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.3 mi (16.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,035 ft (316 m)
Average gain	101 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 139 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.6%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4 of 100
Surface	road
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Lake Carroll Loop (IL)

How much elevation gain does Lake Carroll Loop (IL) have?

Lake Carroll Loop (IL) has 1,035 ft (316 m) of elevation gain over 10.3 miles (16.6 km). That averages 101 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lake Carroll Loop (IL)?

The difficulty score for Lake Carroll Loop (IL) is 4 of 100. That is harder than 36.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Lake Carroll Loop (IL)?

The longest climb on Lake Carroll Loop (IL) runs 2.3 miles (3.6 km) and gains 139 ft (43 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.6%.