New Castle County Loop

DE, USA

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 700 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	700 ft (213 m)
Average gain	74 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 246 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.8%
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about New Castle County Loop

How much elevation gain does New Castle County Loop have?

New Castle County Loop has 700 ft (213 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 74 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is New Castle County Loop?

The difficulty score for New Castle County Loop is 2.8 of 100. That is harder than 35% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on New Castle County Loop?

The longest climb on New Castle County Loop runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 246 ft (75 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.8%.