Soapstone-Santee-Ridge Loop

MD, USA

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 904 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Soapstone-Santee-Ridge Loop is a 8.2-mile loop route in MD, USA, gaining 904 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 346 feet at an average 3.0% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	904 ft (275 m)
Average gain	110 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	1.7 mi, 262 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.9%
Runnable	83% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	43%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Soapstone-Santee-Ridge Loop

How much elevation gain does Soapstone-Santee-Ridge Loop have?

Soapstone-Santee-Ridge Loop has 904 ft (275 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 110 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Soapstone-Santee-Ridge Loop?

The difficulty score for Soapstone-Santee-Ridge Loop is 5 of 100. That is harder than 42.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% 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-Santee-Ridge Loop?

The longest climb on Soapstone-Santee-Ridge Loop runs 1.7 miles (2.7 km) and gains 262 ft (80 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.9%.