Semple Trail

Renfrewshire, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 728 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Semple Trail is a 8.5-mile loop route in Renfrewshire, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 728 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 387 feet at an average 1.8% grade. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	728 ft (222 m)
Average gain	85 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 239 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.7%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	60%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Semple Trail

How much elevation gain does Semple Trail have?

Semple Trail has 728 ft (222 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 85 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Semple Trail?

The difficulty score for Semple Trail is 3.8 of 100. That is harder than 35.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 89% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Semple Trail?

The longest climb on Semple Trail runs 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and gains 239 ft (73 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.7%.