Low Gap Backcountry Trail

IN, USA

10.1 miles (16.3 km) · 915 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Low Gap Backcountry Trail is a 10.1-mile loop route in IN, USA, gaining 915 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.4 miles gaining 280 feet at an average 6.6% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.1 mi (16.3 km)
Elevation gain	915 ft (279 m)
Average gain	90 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 277 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.8%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	4.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	55%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Low Gap Backcountry Trail

How much elevation gain does Low Gap Backcountry Trail have?

Low Gap Backcountry Trail has 915 ft (279 m) of elevation gain over 10.1 miles (16.3 km). That averages 90 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Low Gap Backcountry Trail?

The difficulty score for Low Gap Backcountry Trail is 4.2 of 100. That is harder than 37.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Low Gap Backcountry Trail?

The longest climb on Low Gap Backcountry Trail runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 277 ft (84 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.8%.