Long Loop Trail

Morrow Mountain State Park, North Carolina, United States

12.5 miles (20.1 km) · 1,178 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.5 mi (20.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,178 ft (359 m)
Average gain	94 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 350 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.8%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	53%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Long Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Long Loop Trail have?

Long Loop Trail has 1,178 ft (359 m) of elevation gain over 12.5 miles (20.1 km). That averages 94 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Long Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Long Loop Trail is 4.7 of 100. That is harder than 41.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Long Loop Trail?

The longest climb on Long Loop Trail runs 5.6 miles (9.0 km) and gains 350 ft (107 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.8%.