Shirley Creek Trail - Outer Loop

IN, USA

10.7 miles (17.2 km) · 1,051 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Shirley Creek Trail - Outer Loop is a 10.7-mile loop route in IN, USA, gaining 1,051 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 518 feet at an average 2.2% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,051 ft (320 m)
Average gain	98 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 382 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.5%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	5.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	52%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Shirley Creek Trail - Outer Loop

How much elevation gain does Shirley Creek Trail - Outer Loop have?

Shirley Creek Trail - Outer Loop has 1,051 ft (320 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.2 km). That averages 98 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Shirley Creek Trail - Outer Loop?

The difficulty score for Shirley Creek Trail - Outer Loop is 5.8 of 100. That is harder than 48.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Shirley Creek Trail - Outer Loop?

The longest climb on Shirley Creek Trail - Outer Loop runs 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 382 ft (116 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.5%.