Standing Indian Loop (NC)

Macon County, North Carolina, United States

22.9 miles (36.9 km) · 4,314 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	22.9 mi (36.9 km)
Elevation gain	4,314 ft (1,315 m)
Average gain	188 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 1,981 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.5%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	20%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	18%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Standing Indian Loop (NC)

How much elevation gain does Standing Indian Loop (NC) have?

Standing Indian Loop (NC) has 4,314 ft (1,315 m) of elevation gain over 22.9 miles (36.9 km). That averages 188 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Standing Indian Loop (NC)?

The difficulty score for Standing Indian Loop (NC) is 13.1 of 100. That is harder than 79.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Standing Indian Loop (NC)?

The longest climb on Standing Indian Loop (NC) runs 6.4 miles (10.2 km) and gains 1,981 ft (604 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.5%.