Medicine Lake Loop (MN)

Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

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

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	3.8 mi, 203 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.5%
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 48.1% 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 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 203 ft (62 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.5%.