Perimeter Trail

TN, USA

19.5 miles (31.4 km) · 1,820 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Perimeter Trail is a 19.5-mile loop route in TN, USA, gaining 1,820 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	19.5 mi (31.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,820 ft (555 m)
Average gain	93 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 318 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	49%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Perimeter Trail

How much elevation gain does Perimeter Trail have?

Perimeter Trail has 1,820 ft (555 m) of elevation gain over 19.5 miles (31.4 km). That averages 93 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Perimeter Trail?

The difficulty score for Perimeter Trail is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 46% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Perimeter Trail?

The longest climb on Perimeter Trail runs 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and gains 318 ft (97 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18%.