Soapstone Mountain Trail Race

CT, USA

13.2 miles (21.3 km) · 1,579 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Soapstone Mountain Trail Race is a 13.2-mile loop route in CT, USA, gaining 1,579 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 4.7 miles gaining 804 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.2 mi (21.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,579 ft (481 m)
Average gain	119 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 571 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.7%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	6.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	44%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Soapstone Mountain Trail Race

How much elevation gain does Soapstone Mountain Trail Race have?

Soapstone Mountain Trail Race has 1,579 ft (481 m) of elevation gain over 13.2 miles (21.3 km). That averages 119 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Soapstone Mountain Trail Race?

The difficulty score for Soapstone Mountain Trail Race is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 53.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Soapstone Mountain Trail Race?

The longest climb on Soapstone Mountain Trail Race runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 571 ft (174 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.7%.