Low Gap Trail

Monroe County, Indiana, United States

9.4 miles (15.1 km) · 1,212 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Low Gap Trail is a 9.4-mile loop route in Monroe County, Indiana, United States, gaining 1,212 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 476 feet at an average 7.0% grade. Approximately 76% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,212 ft (370 m)
Average gain	129 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 329 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23%
Runnable	76% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	45%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Low Gap Trail

How much elevation gain does Low Gap Trail have?

Low Gap Trail has 1,212 ft (370 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.1 km). That averages 129 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Low Gap Trail?

The difficulty score for Low Gap Trail is 5.5 of 100. That is harder than 46.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% 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 Trail?

The longest climb on Low Gap Trail runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 329 ft (100 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23%.