Perimeter Trail

Sewanee, Tennessee, United States

17.9 miles (28.9 km) · 1,679 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	17.9 mi (28.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,679 ft (512 m)
Average gain	94 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 171 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.2%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	32%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Perimeter Trail

How much elevation gain does Perimeter Trail have?

Perimeter Trail has 1,679 ft (512 m) of elevation gain over 17.9 miles (28.9 km). That averages 94 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Perimeter Trail?

The difficulty score for Perimeter Trail is 3.6 of 100. That is harder than 40.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% 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 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 171 ft (52 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.2%.