Laurel Loop Trail

NC, USA

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 540 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Laurel Loop Trail covers 8.3 miles across NC, USA. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mostly flat. This route ranks at the 4.2th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking NC adventures.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	540 ft (165 m)
Average gain	65 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	2.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	33%
Moderate uphill	5%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	4%

Questions about Laurel Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Laurel Loop Trail have?

Laurel Loop Trail has 540 ft (165 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 65 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Laurel Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Laurel Loop Trail is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 28.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.