Sage Creek Wilderness Area Loop

SD, USA

21.3 miles (34.3 km) · 546 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	21.3 mi (34.3 km)
Elevation gain	546 ft (166 m)
Average gain	26 ft per mile (5 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 280 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.6%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	1.5 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 546 ft (166 m) of elevation gain over 21.3 miles (34.3 km). That averages 26 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sage Creek Wilderness Area Loop?

The difficulty score for Sage Creek Wilderness Area Loop is 1.5 of 100. That is harder than 23.6% 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 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 280 ft (85 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.6%.