Taum Sauk Mountain (MO)

Reynolds County, Missouri, United States

25.7 miles (41.3 km) · 3,380 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	25.7 mi (41.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,380 ft (1,030 m)
Average gain	132 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 768 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.8%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Taum Sauk Mountain (MO)

How much elevation gain does Taum Sauk Mountain (MO) have?

Taum Sauk Mountain (MO) has 3,380 ft (1,030 m) of elevation gain over 25.7 miles (41.3 km). That averages 132 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Taum Sauk Mountain (MO)?

The difficulty score for Taum Sauk Mountain (MO) is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 54.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Taum Sauk Mountain (MO)?

The longest climb on Taum Sauk Mountain (MO) runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 768 ft (234 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.8%.