Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 17

KY, USA

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 322 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 17 is a 9.5-mile point-to-point race in KY, USA, gaining 322 feet of elevation. The race follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 510 feet lower than it starts. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The race opens with a gradual climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	322 ft (98 m)
Average gain	34 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 106 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	7%
Runnable	96% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	1.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	37%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 17

How much elevation gain does Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 17 have?

Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 17 has 322 ft (98 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 34 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 17?

The difficulty score for Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 17 is 1.8 of 100. That is harder than 21.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 96% 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 17?

The longest climb on Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 17 runs 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and gains 106 ft (32 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 7%.