McBride Nature Recreation Loop

IA, USA

4.5 miles (7.2 km) · 420 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The McBride Nature Recreation Loop route traverses 4.5 miles through IA, USA. Elevation gain totals 420 feet, with 439 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 0.7 miles and gains 123 feet. Vertical rate measures 119 feet of gain per mile. About 87% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 41.15th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in IA.