LHHT gate to eight to gate (PA)

Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

14.6 miles (23.5 km) · 4,013 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.6 mi (23.5 km)
Elevation gain	4,013 ft (1,223 m)
Average gain	275 ft per mile (52 m per km)
Longest climb	2.5 mi, 719 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.5%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about LHHT gate to eight to gate (PA)

How much elevation gain does LHHT gate to eight to gate (PA) have?

LHHT gate to eight to gate (PA) has 4,013 ft (1,223 m) of elevation gain over 14.6 miles (23.5 km). That averages 275 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is LHHT gate to eight to gate (PA)?

The difficulty score for LHHT gate to eight to gate (PA) is 11.7 of 100. That is harder than 75.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on LHHT gate to eight to gate (PA)?

The longest climb on LHHT gate to eight to gate (PA) runs 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and gains 719 ft (219 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.5%.