Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1

KY, USA

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 633 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1 is a 9.1-mile point-to-point race in KY, USA, gaining 633 feet of elevation. The race follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 122 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 0.8 miles gaining 295 feet at an average 7.0% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The race opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain633 ft (193 m)
Average gain70 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb0.8 mi, 295 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade15.6%
Runnable93% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeSteady descent
Difficulty score3.1 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRace

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat61%
Mild uphill9%
Moderate uphill2%
Steep uphill3%
Mild downhill19%
Moderate downhill4%
Steep downhill2%

Questions about Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1

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

Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1 has 633 ft (193 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 70 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1?

The difficulty score for Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1 is 3.1 of 100. That is harder than 30.5% 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%.

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