Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 27

KY, USA

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 565 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 27 is a 9.1-mile point-to-point race in KY, USA, gaining 565 feet of elevation. The race follows a back-loaded elevation profile, finishing 70 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 214 feet at an average 0.7% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The race both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	565 ft (172 m)
Average gain	62 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 139 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.5%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Back-loaded climb
Difficulty score	2.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	69%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 27

How much elevation gain does Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 27 have?

Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 27 has 565 ft (172 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 62 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 27?

The difficulty score for Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 27 is 2.8 of 100. That is harder than 28.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% 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 27?

The longest climb on Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 27 runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 139 ft (43 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.5%.