Race Loop

WV, USA

12.8 miles (20.6 km) · 1,131 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.8 mi (20.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,131 ft (345 m)
Average gain	88 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 305 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.9%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	33%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	33%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Race Loop

How much elevation gain does Race Loop have?

Race Loop has 1,131 ft (345 m) of elevation gain over 12.8 miles (20.6 km). That averages 88 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Race Loop?

The difficulty score for Race Loop is 3.7 of 100. That is harder than 40.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Race Loop?

The longest climb on Race Loop runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 305 ft (93 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.9%.