Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back

VA, USA

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 1,319 ft elevation gain · Lollipop · trail · Route

Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back is a 8.6-mile lollipop route in VA, USA, gaining 1,319 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 1,211 feet at an average 4.8% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain1,319 ft (402 m)
Average gain153 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb4.1 mi, 1,039 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade21.9%
Runnable70% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score10.9 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLollipop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat28%
Mild uphill15%
Moderate uphill11%
Steep uphill10%
Mild downhill16%
Moderate downhill11%
Steep downhill10%

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 1,319 ft (402 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 153 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 10.9 of 100. That is harder than 72.8% 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%.

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