Sherman Branch Nature Preserve (NC)

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 480 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	480 ft (146 m)
Average gain	50 ft per mile (10 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 111 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	4.9%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	1.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	34%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	39%

Questions about Sherman Branch Nature Preserve (NC)

How much elevation gain does Sherman Branch Nature Preserve (NC) have?

Sherman Branch Nature Preserve (NC) has 480 ft (146 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 50 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sherman Branch Nature Preserve (NC)?

The difficulty score for Sherman Branch Nature Preserve (NC) is 1.4 of 100. That is harder than 18% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sherman Branch Nature Preserve (NC)?

The longest climb on Sherman Branch Nature Preserve (NC) runs 3.1 miles (5.1 km) and gains 111 ft (34 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 4.9%.