Lake Loop to Mollys Knob Vista

Smyth County, Virginia, United States

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 1,336 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Lake Loop to Mollys Knob Vista is a 8.8-mile loop route in Smyth County, Virginia, United States, gaining 1,320 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.8 miles gaining 1,310 feet at an average 4.2% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,336 ft (407 m)
Average gain	151 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 1,074 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.8%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Lake Loop to Mollys Knob Vista

How much elevation gain does Lake Loop to Mollys Knob Vista have?

Lake Loop to Mollys Knob Vista has 1,336 ft (407 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 151 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lake Loop to Mollys Knob Vista?

The difficulty score for Lake Loop to Mollys Knob Vista is 7.7 of 100. That is harder than 59.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% 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 Loop to Mollys Knob Vista?

The longest climb on Lake Loop to Mollys Knob Vista runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 1,074 ft (327 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.8%.