Pine Creek Loop

Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia

21.2 miles (34.1 km) · 1,255 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pine Creek Loop is a 21.2-mile loop route in Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia, gaining 1,206 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.3 miles gaining 488 feet at an average 1.5% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.2 mi (34.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,255 ft (383 m)
Average gain	59 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	7.9 mi, 260 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.4%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Pine Creek Loop

How much elevation gain does Pine Creek Loop have?

Pine Creek Loop has 1,255 ft (383 m) of elevation gain over 21.2 miles (34.1 km). That averages 59 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pine Creek Loop?

The difficulty score for Pine Creek Loop is 2.5 of 100. That is harder than 26.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pine Creek Loop?

The longest climb on Pine Creek Loop runs 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and gains 260 ft (79 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.4%.