The Full Crowder

Gaston County, North Carolina, United States

21.5 miles (34.7 km) · 4,718 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	21.5 mi (34.7 km)
Elevation gain	4,718 ft (1,438 m)
Average gain	219 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 826 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.4%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about The Full Crowder

How much elevation gain does The Full Crowder have?

The Full Crowder has 4,718 ft (1,438 m) of elevation gain over 21.5 miles (34.7 km). That averages 219 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Full Crowder?

The difficulty score for The Full Crowder is 11 of 100. That is harder than 73.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% 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 Full Crowder?

The longest climb on The Full Crowder runs 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and gains 826 ft (252 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.4%.