Porcupine Mountains Loop (MI)

Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States

26.5 miles (42.7 km) · 3,562 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Porcupine Mountains Loop (MI) is a 26.5-mile loop route in Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States, gaining 3,542 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 521 feet at an average 9.4% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	26.5 mi (42.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,562 ft (1,086 m)
Average gain	134 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 381 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.1%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Porcupine Mountains Loop (MI)

How much elevation gain does Porcupine Mountains Loop (MI) have?

Porcupine Mountains Loop (MI) has 3,562 ft (1,086 m) of elevation gain over 26.5 miles (42.7 km). That averages 134 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Porcupine Mountains Loop (MI)?

The difficulty score for Porcupine Mountains Loop (MI) is 6.5 of 100. That is harder than 52.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Porcupine Mountains Loop (MI)?

The longest climb on Porcupine Mountains Loop (MI) runs 7.2 miles (11.7 km) and gains 381 ft (116 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.1%.