Northern Loop

MI, USA

14.2 miles (22.9 km) · 594 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.2 mi (22.9 km)
Elevation gain	594 ft (181 m)
Average gain	42 ft per mile (8 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 198 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	7.9%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	0.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	48%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Northern Loop

How much elevation gain does Northern Loop have?

Northern Loop has 594 ft (181 m) of elevation gain over 14.2 miles (22.9 km). That averages 42 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Northern Loop?

The difficulty score for Northern Loop is 0.9 of 100. That is harder than 16.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Northern Loop?

The longest climb on Northern Loop runs 4.6 miles (7.5 km) and gains 198 ft (60 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 7.9%.