Nordic Trail Blue Loop, Kettle Moraine State Forest (WI)

Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 648 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Nordic Trail Blue Loop, Kettle Moraine State Forest (WI) is a 9.3-mile loop route in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States, gaining 648 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 90% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	648 ft (198 m)
Average gain	70 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	3.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Nordic Trail Blue Loop, Kettle Moraine State Forest (WI)

How much elevation gain does Nordic Trail Blue Loop, Kettle Moraine State Forest (WI) have?

Nordic Trail Blue Loop, Kettle Moraine State Forest (WI) has 648 ft (198 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 70 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Nordic Trail Blue Loop, Kettle Moraine State Forest (WI)?

The difficulty score for Nordic Trail Blue Loop, Kettle Moraine State Forest (WI) is 3.6 of 100. That is harder than 34.1% 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.