Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back

VA, USA

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 1,328 ft elevation gain · Lollipop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,328 ft (405 m)
Average gain	154 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 1,039 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.9%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Lollipop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back

How much elevation gain does Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back have?

Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back has 1,328 ft (405 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 154 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back?

The difficulty score for Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back is 7.8 of 100. That is harder than 65.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back?

The longest climb on Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 1,039 ft (317 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.9%.