Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Loop

MI, USA

20.4 miles (32.8 km) · 1,385 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Loop is a 20.4-mile loop route in MI, USA, gaining 1,385 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.6 miles gaining 832 feet at an average 2.7% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.4 mi (32.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,385 ft (422 m)
Average gain	68 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 812 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.6%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	3.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	69%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Loop

How much elevation gain does Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Loop have?

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Loop has 1,385 ft (422 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.8 km). That averages 68 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Loop?

The difficulty score for Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Loop is 3.4 of 100. That is harder than 32.5% 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 Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Loop?

The longest climb on Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Loop runs 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and gains 812 ft (247 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.6%.