Pinchin-Linville River-Conley Cove-Rock Jock Loop (NC)

Burke County, North Carolina, United States

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 2,607 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,607 ft (795 m)
Average gain	273 ft per mile (52 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 1,512 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.1%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Pinchin-Linville River-Conley Cove-Rock Jock Loop (NC)

How much elevation gain does Pinchin-Linville River-Conley Cove-Rock Jock Loop (NC) have?

Pinchin-Linville River-Conley Cove-Rock Jock Loop (NC) has 2,607 ft (795 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.4 km). That averages 273 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pinchin-Linville River-Conley Cove-Rock Jock Loop (NC)?

The difficulty score for Pinchin-Linville River-Conley Cove-Rock Jock Loop (NC) is 10.6 of 100. That is harder than 71.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pinchin-Linville River-Conley Cove-Rock Jock Loop (NC)?

The longest climb on Pinchin-Linville River-Conley Cove-Rock Jock Loop (NC) runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 1,512 ft (461 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.1%.