Lime Creek Conservation Area Trail Network

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States

15.2 miles (24.5 km) · 739 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Lime Creek Conservation Area Trail Network is a 15.2-mile loop route in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States, gaining 739 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.2 mi (24.5 km)
Elevation gain	739 ft (225 m)
Average gain	49 ft per mile (9 m per km)
Longest climb	12.5 mi, 100 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.4%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	82%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Lime Creek Conservation Area Trail Network

How much elevation gain does Lime Creek Conservation Area Trail Network have?

Lime Creek Conservation Area Trail Network has 739 ft (225 m) of elevation gain over 15.2 miles (24.5 km). That averages 49 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lime Creek Conservation Area Trail Network?

The difficulty score for Lime Creek Conservation Area Trail Network is 2.3 of 100. That is harder than 25.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Lime Creek Conservation Area Trail Network?

The longest climb on Lime Creek Conservation Area Trail Network runs 12.5 miles (20.2 km) and gains 100 ft (30 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.4%.