Land Between the Lakes Canal Loop

KY, USA

10.6 miles (17.1 km) · 1,171 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Land Between the Lakes Canal Loop is a 10.6-mile loop route in KY, USA, gaining 1,171 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 82% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.6 mi (17.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,171 ft (357 m)
Average gain	110 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 189 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	5.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	43%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Land Between the Lakes Canal Loop

How much elevation gain does Land Between the Lakes Canal Loop have?

Land Between the Lakes Canal Loop has 1,171 ft (357 m) of elevation gain over 10.6 miles (17.1 km). That averages 110 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Land Between the Lakes Canal Loop?

The difficulty score for Land Between the Lakes Canal Loop is 5.1 of 100. That is harder than 44% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Land Between the Lakes Canal Loop?

The longest climb on Land Between the Lakes Canal Loop runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 189 ft (58 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14%.