Rimrock Trail Loop

PA, USA

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 761 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rimrock Trail Loop is a 8.3-mile loop route in PA, USA, gaining 761 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 561 feet at an average 3.5% grade. Approximately 85% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	761 ft (232 m)
Average gain	92 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 523 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17%
Runnable	85% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	50%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Rimrock Trail Loop

How much elevation gain does Rimrock Trail Loop have?

Rimrock Trail Loop has 761 ft (232 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 92 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rimrock Trail Loop?

The difficulty score for Rimrock Trail Loop is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 45.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 85% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rimrock Trail Loop?

The longest climb on Rimrock Trail Loop runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 523 ft (160 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17%.