Mills Creek - Turkey Pen (VA)

Augusta County, Virginia, United States

15.9 miles (25.7 km) · 2,575 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mills Creek - Turkey Pen (VA) is a 15.9-mile loop route in Augusta County, Virginia, United States, gaining 2,575 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.5 miles gaining 994 feet at an average 7.8% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.9 mi (25.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,575 ft (785 m)
Average gain	162 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	9.0 mi, 1,935 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.9%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	39%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Mills Creek - Turkey Pen (VA)

How much elevation gain does Mills Creek - Turkey Pen (VA) have?

Mills Creek - Turkey Pen (VA) has 2,575 ft (785 m) of elevation gain over 15.9 miles (25.7 km). That averages 162 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mills Creek - Turkey Pen (VA)?

The difficulty score for Mills Creek - Turkey Pen (VA) is 9.2 of 100. That is harder than 66.2% 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 Mills Creek - Turkey Pen (VA)?

The longest climb on Mills Creek - Turkey Pen (VA) runs 9.0 miles (14.4 km) and gains 1,935 ft (590 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.9%.