Rough Trail

Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States

15.2 miles (24.5 km) · 3,824 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rough Trail is a 15.2-mile loop route in Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States, gaining 3,885 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.1 miles gaining 476 feet at an average 8.9% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.2 mi (24.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,824 ft (1,166 m)
Average gain	252 ft per mile (48 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 367 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	38.7%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	9.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Rough Trail

How much elevation gain does Rough Trail have?

Rough Trail has 3,824 ft (1,166 m) of elevation gain over 15.2 miles (24.5 km). That averages 252 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rough Trail?

The difficulty score for Rough Trail is 9.3 of 100. That is harder than 66.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rough Trail?

The longest climb on Rough Trail runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 367 ft (112 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.7%.