Lion's Head Perimeter Loop

Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

9.8 miles (15.8 km) · 679 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.8 km)
Elevation gain	679 ft (207 m)
Average gain	69 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 102 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.8%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Lion's Head Perimeter Loop

How much elevation gain does Lion's Head Perimeter Loop have?

Lion's Head Perimeter Loop has 679 ft (207 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.8 km). That averages 69 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lion's Head Perimeter Loop?

The difficulty score for Lion's Head Perimeter Loop is 2.2 of 100. That is harder than 24.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Lion's Head Perimeter Loop?

The longest climb on Lion's Head Perimeter Loop runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 102 ft (31 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.8%.