Forest Glen County Preserve, Illinois, United States
9.3 miles (14.9 km) · 1,194 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
| Distance | 9.3 mi (14.9 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Average gain | 129 ft per mile (24 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 6.1 mi, 119 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 22.9% |
| Runnable | 79% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 0 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 4.7 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 11% |
| Mild uphill | 33% |
| Moderate uphill | 10% |
| Steep uphill | 4% |
| Mild downhill | 22% |
| Moderate downhill | 13% |
| Steep downhill | 7% |
River Ridge Back Pack Trail has 1,194 ft (364 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (14.9 km). That averages 129 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for River Ridge Back Pack Trail is 4.7 of 100. That is harder than 47.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on River Ridge Back Pack Trail runs 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and gains 119 ft (36 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.9%.
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