Scenic State Park Loop (MN)

Itasca County, Minnesota, United States

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 719 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Scenic State Park Loop (MN) is a 8.5-mile loop route in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States, gaining 735 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	719 ft (219 m)
Average gain	84 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	1.5 mi, 108 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9.7%
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Scenic State Park Loop (MN)

How much elevation gain does Scenic State Park Loop (MN) have?

Scenic State Park Loop (MN) has 719 ft (219 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 84 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Scenic State Park Loop (MN)?

The difficulty score for Scenic State Park Loop (MN) is 3.7 of 100. That is harder than 34.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Scenic State Park Loop (MN)?

The longest climb on Scenic State Park Loop (MN) runs 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and gains 108 ft (33 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.7%.