Sag Valley Main Trail

IL, USA

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 284 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sag Valley Main Trail is a 8.5-mile loop route in IL, USA, gaining 284 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 265 feet at an average 0.5% grade. Only 0% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	284 ft (87 m)
Average gain	33 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 125 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.2%
Runnable	0% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	1.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Questions about Sag Valley Main Trail

How much elevation gain does Sag Valley Main Trail have?

Sag Valley Main Trail has 284 ft (87 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 33 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sag Valley Main Trail?

The difficulty score for Sag Valley Main Trail is 1.1 of 100. That is harder than 12.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 0% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sag Valley Main Trail?

The longest climb on Sag Valley Main Trail runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 125 ft (38 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.2%.