Mill Creek to Point Lookout Loop

McDowell County, North Carolina, United States

9.4 miles (15.1 km) · 982 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.1 km)
Elevation gain	982 ft (299 m)
Average gain	105 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 967 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	5.8%
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	2.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	44%
Mild downhill	38%
Moderate downhill	10%

Questions about Mill Creek to Point Lookout Loop

How much elevation gain does Mill Creek to Point Lookout Loop have?

Mill Creek to Point Lookout Loop has 982 ft (299 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.1 km). That averages 105 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mill Creek to Point Lookout Loop?

The difficulty score for Mill Creek to Point Lookout Loop is 2.3 of 100. That is harder than 25.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mill Creek to Point Lookout Loop?

The longest climb on Mill Creek to Point Lookout Loop runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 967 ft (295 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 5.8%.