Laurel Creek Trail #466

WV, USA

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 690 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Laurel Creek Trail #466 is a 9.3-mile loop route in WV, USA, gaining 690 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 476 feet at an average 6.1% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	690 ft (210 m)
Average gain	74 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 568 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.4%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Laurel Creek Trail #466

How much elevation gain does Laurel Creek Trail #466 have?

Laurel Creek Trail #466 has 690 ft (210 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 74 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Laurel Creek Trail #466?

The difficulty score for Laurel Creek Trail #466 is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 45.7% 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 Laurel Creek Trail #466?

The longest climb on Laurel Creek Trail #466 runs 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and gains 568 ft (173 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.4%.