Pleasant Creek Loop (IA)

Linn County, Iowa, United States

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 673 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pleasant Creek Loop (IA) is a 8.6-mile loop route in Linn County, Iowa, United States, gaining 663 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily climbing elevation profile, finishing 49 feet higher than it starts. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	673 ft (205 m)
Average gain	78 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	7.4 mi, 197 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9.7%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	2.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	6%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	6%

Questions about Pleasant Creek Loop (IA)

How much elevation gain does Pleasant Creek Loop (IA) have?

Pleasant Creek Loop (IA) has 673 ft (205 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 78 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pleasant Creek Loop (IA)?

The difficulty score for Pleasant Creek Loop (IA) is 2.9 of 100. That is harder than 29.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pleasant Creek Loop (IA)?

The longest climb on Pleasant Creek Loop (IA) runs 7.4 miles (12.0 km) and gains 197 ft (60 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.7%.