Pinchot Trail Loop

Thornhurst Township, Pennsylvania, United States

23.0 miles (37.0 km) · 1,616 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	23.0 mi (37.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,616 ft (493 m)
Average gain	70 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 443 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.3%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.9 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	33%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Pinchot Trail Loop

How much elevation gain does Pinchot Trail Loop have?

Pinchot Trail Loop has 1,616 ft (493 m) of elevation gain over 23.0 miles (37.0 km). That averages 70 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pinchot Trail Loop?

The difficulty score for Pinchot Trail Loop is 3.9 of 100. That is harder than 36.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pinchot Trail Loop?

The longest climb on Pinchot Trail Loop runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 443 ft (135 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.3%.