Medicine Lake Loop (MN)

Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 928 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Medicine Lake Loop (MN) is a 8.1-mile loop route in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, gaining 928 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.0 miles gaining 318 feet at an average 4.1% grade. Approximately 82% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	928 ft (283 m)
Average gain	114 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 131 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.7%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	58%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Medicine Lake Loop (MN)

How much elevation gain does Medicine Lake Loop (MN) have?

Medicine Lake Loop (MN) has 928 ft (283 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 114 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Medicine Lake Loop (MN)?

The difficulty score for Medicine Lake Loop (MN) is 4.8 of 100. That is harder than 41.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Medicine Lake Loop (MN)?

The longest climb on Medicine Lake Loop (MN) runs 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and gains 131 ft (40 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.7%.