Pin-Chin-Sky (aka Skyway) Loop (AL)

Clay County, Alabama, United States

18.3 miles (29.4 km) · 3,135 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pin-Chin-Sky (aka Skyway) Loop (AL) is a 18.3-mile loop route in Clay County, Alabama, United States, gaining 3,135 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 1,189 feet at an average 7.1% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	18.3 mi (29.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,135 ft (955 m)
Average gain	172 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 356 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.4%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Pin-Chin-Sky (aka Skyway) Loop (AL)

How much elevation gain does Pin-Chin-Sky (aka Skyway) Loop (AL) have?

Pin-Chin-Sky (aka Skyway) Loop (AL) has 3,135 ft (955 m) of elevation gain over 18.3 miles (29.4 km). That averages 172 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pin-Chin-Sky (aka Skyway) Loop (AL)?

The difficulty score for Pin-Chin-Sky (aka Skyway) Loop (AL) is 9 of 100. That is harder than 65.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pin-Chin-Sky (aka Skyway) Loop (AL)?

The longest climb on Pin-Chin-Sky (aka Skyway) Loop (AL) runs 3.6 miles (5.9 km) and gains 356 ft (109 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.4%.