Rivanna Trail (VA)

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

20.0 miles (32.1 km) · 1,428 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance20.0 mi (32.1 km)
Elevation gain1,428 ft (435 m)
Average gain72 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb11.0 mi, 350 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade13.2%
Runnable94% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score2.6 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat25%
Mild uphill33%
Moderate uphill4%
Steep uphill1%
Mild downhill31%
Moderate downhill5%
Steep downhill1%

Questions about Rivanna Trail (VA)

How much elevation gain does Rivanna Trail (VA) have?

Rivanna Trail (VA) has 1,428 ft (435 m) of elevation gain over 20.0 miles (32.1 km). That averages 72 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rivanna Trail (VA)?

The difficulty score for Rivanna Trail (VA) is 2.6 of 100. That is harder than 33.2% 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 Rivanna Trail (VA)?

The longest climb on Rivanna Trail (VA) runs 11.0 miles (17.6 km) and gains 350 ft (107 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.2%.

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