Mahaska Community Recreation Trail (IA)

Mahaska County, Iowa, United States

12.7 miles (20.5 km) · 405 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mahaska Community Recreation Trail (IA) is a 12.7-mile loop route in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States, gaining 378 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.7 mi (20.5 km)
Elevation gain	405 ft (123 m)
Average gain	32 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 117 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	4.3%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	1.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	55%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Mahaska Community Recreation Trail (IA)

How much elevation gain does Mahaska Community Recreation Trail (IA) have?

Mahaska Community Recreation Trail (IA) has 405 ft (123 m) of elevation gain over 12.7 miles (20.5 km). That averages 32 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mahaska Community Recreation Trail (IA)?

The difficulty score for Mahaska Community Recreation Trail (IA) is 1.2 of 100. That is harder than 15.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mahaska Community Recreation Trail (IA)?

The longest climb on Mahaska Community Recreation Trail (IA) runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 117 ft (36 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 4.3%.