Little Clifty Loop

AR, USA

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 656 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Little Clifty Loop is a 8.1-mile loop route in AR, USA, gaining 656 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.9 miles gaining 326 feet at an average 2.6% grade. Approximately 90% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	656 ft (200 m)
Average gain	81 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 174 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.7%
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	31%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Little Clifty Loop

How much elevation gain does Little Clifty Loop have?

Little Clifty Loop has 656 ft (200 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 81 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Little Clifty Loop?

The difficulty score for Little Clifty Loop is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 37.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Little Clifty Loop?

The longest climb on Little Clifty Loop runs 6.4 miles (10.2 km) and gains 174 ft (53 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.7%.