The Back 40 Loop

AR, USA

22.0 miles (35.4 km) · 1,513 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Back 40 Loop is a 22.0-mile loop route in AR, USA, gaining 1,513 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.1 miles gaining 532 feet at an average 0.8% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	22.0 mi (35.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,513 ft (461 m)
Average gain	69 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 246 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.9%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	60%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	4%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about The Back 40 Loop

How much elevation gain does The Back 40 Loop have?

The Back 40 Loop has 1,513 ft (461 m) of elevation gain over 22.0 miles (35.4 km). That averages 69 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Back 40 Loop?

The difficulty score for The Back 40 Loop is 2.9 of 100. That is harder than 29.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on The Back 40 Loop?

The longest climb on The Back 40 Loop runs 6.1 miles (9.9 km) and gains 246 ft (75 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.9%.