Pedway

Chicago, Illinois, United States

20.0 miles (32.2 km) · 2,793 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pedway is a 20.0-mile loop route in Chicago, Illinois, United States, gaining 2,793 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 337 feet at an average 8.8% grade. Approximately 75% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	20.0 mi (32.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,793 ft (851 m)
Average gain	139 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 270 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.3%
Runnable	75% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Pedway

How much elevation gain does Pedway have?

Pedway has 2,793 ft (851 m) of elevation gain over 20.0 miles (32.2 km). That averages 139 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pedway?

The difficulty score for Pedway is 7.4 of 100. That is harder than 57.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 75% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pedway?

The longest climb on Pedway runs 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and gains 270 ft (82 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.3%.