Sage Creek Wilderness Area Loop

SD, USA

21.3 miles (34.3 km) · 521 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sage Creek Wilderness Area Loop is a 21.3-mile loop route in SD, USA, gaining 521 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 1.7 miles gaining 294 feet at an average 3.2% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.3 mi (34.3 km)
Elevation gain	521 ft (159 m)
Average gain	24 ft per mile (5 m per km)
Longest climb	1.7 mi, 294 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.6%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	92%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Sage Creek Wilderness Area Loop

How much elevation gain does Sage Creek Wilderness Area Loop have?

Sage Creek Wilderness Area Loop has 521 ft (159 m) of elevation gain over 21.3 miles (34.3 km). That averages 24 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sage Creek Wilderness Area Loop?

The difficulty score for Sage Creek Wilderness Area Loop is 3 of 100. That is harder than 29.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sage Creek Wilderness Area Loop?

The longest climb on Sage Creek Wilderness Area Loop runs 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and gains 294 ft (90 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.6%.