Snowbank and Disappointment Lakes Loop

Fall Lake Township, Minnesota, United States

21.3 miles (34.2 km) · 1,865 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Snowbank and Disappointment Lakes Loop is a 21.3-mile loop route in Fall Lake Township, Minnesota, United States, gaining 1,865 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.6 miles gaining 596 feet at an average 0.7% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.3 mi (34.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,865 ft (568 m)
Average gain	88 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	13.0 mi, 199 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.9%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	56%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Snowbank and Disappointment Lakes Loop

How much elevation gain does Snowbank and Disappointment Lakes Loop have?

Snowbank and Disappointment Lakes Loop has 1,865 ft (568 m) of elevation gain over 21.3 miles (34.2 km). That averages 88 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Snowbank and Disappointment Lakes Loop?

The difficulty score for Snowbank and Disappointment Lakes Loop is 4.2 of 100. That is harder than 38% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Snowbank and Disappointment Lakes Loop?

The longest climb on Snowbank and Disappointment Lakes Loop runs 13.0 miles (20.9 km) and gains 199 ft (61 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.9%.