Swan Creek Trail (North and South)

MI, USA

9.9 miles (16.0 km) · 748 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Swan Creek Trail (North and South) is a 9.9-mile loop route in MI, USA, gaining 748 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (16.0 km)
Elevation gain	748 ft (228 m)
Average gain	75 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	1.8 mi, 107 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.1%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	2.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	59%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Swan Creek Trail (North and South)

How much elevation gain does Swan Creek Trail (North and South) have?

Swan Creek Trail (North and South) has 748 ft (228 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (16.0 km). That averages 75 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Swan Creek Trail (North and South)?

The difficulty score for Swan Creek Trail (North and South) is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 28.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Swan Creek Trail (North and South)?

The longest climb on Swan Creek Trail (North and South) runs 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and gains 107 ft (33 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.1%.