Linville Gorge Wilderness Loop

NC, USA

21.0 miles (33.8 km) · 4,665 ft elevation gain · Lollipop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	21.0 mi (33.8 km)
Elevation gain	4,665 ft (1,422 m)
Average gain	222 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 1,295 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.7%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	9.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Lollipop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Linville Gorge Wilderness Loop

How much elevation gain does Linville Gorge Wilderness Loop have?

Linville Gorge Wilderness Loop has 4,665 ft (1,422 m) of elevation gain over 21.0 miles (33.8 km). That averages 222 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Linville Gorge Wilderness Loop?

The difficulty score for Linville Gorge Wilderness Loop is 9.3 of 100. That is harder than 71.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Linville Gorge Wilderness Loop?

The longest climb on Linville Gorge Wilderness Loop runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 1,295 ft (395 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.7%.