Split Rock Loop

NJ, USA

11.0 miles (17.7 km) · 1,360 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Split Rock Loop is a 11.0-mile loop route in NJ, USA, gaining 1,360 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 2.9 miles gaining 472 feet at an average 4.2% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	11.0 mi (17.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,360 ft (415 m)
Average gain	124 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 204 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	43%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Split Rock Loop

How much elevation gain does Split Rock Loop have?

Split Rock Loop has 1,360 ft (415 m) of elevation gain over 11.0 miles (17.7 km). That averages 124 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Split Rock Loop?

The difficulty score for Split Rock Loop is 5.9 of 100. That is harder than 48.9% 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 Split Rock Loop?

The longest climb on Split Rock Loop runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 204 ft (62 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27%.