Sugar Hollow Loop (VA)

Albemarle County, Virginia, United States

17.7 miles (28.6 km) · 2,686 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	17.7 mi (28.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,686 ft (819 m)
Average gain	151 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 1,621 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.4%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.2 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 2,686 ft (819 m) of elevation gain over 17.7 miles (28.6 km). That averages 151 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sugar Hollow Loop (VA)?

The difficulty score for Sugar Hollow Loop (VA) is 7.2 of 100. That is harder than 62.1% 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 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and gains 1,621 ft (494 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.4%.