Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1

KY, USA

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 683 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	683 ft (208 m)
Average gain	75 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	0.8 mi, 295 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.6%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	2.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	61%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1

How much elevation gain does Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1 have?

Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1 has 683 ft (208 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 75 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1?

The difficulty score for Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1 is 2.1 of 100. That is harder than 29.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1?

The longest climb on Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1 runs 0.8 miles (1.3 km) and gains 295 ft (90 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.6%.