Sugar Hollow Loop (VA)

Albemarle County, Virginia, United States

17.7 miles (28.6 km) · 2,664 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sugar Hollow Loop (VA) is a 17.7-mile loop route in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States, gaining 2,664 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 8.2 miles gaining 2,101 feet at an average 4.4% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.7 mi (28.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,664 ft (812 m)
Average gain	150 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	12.1 mi, 2,049 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.4%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Sugar Hollow Loop (VA)

How much elevation gain does Sugar Hollow Loop (VA) have?

Sugar Hollow Loop (VA) has 2,664 ft (812 m) of elevation gain over 17.7 miles (28.6 km). That averages 150 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sugar Hollow Loop (VA)?

The difficulty score for Sugar Hollow Loop (VA) is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 65.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sugar Hollow Loop (VA)?

The longest climb on Sugar Hollow Loop (VA) runs 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and gains 2,049 ft (624 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.4%.