Táin Way

County Louth, Éire / Ireland

23.2 miles (37.3 km) · 3,952 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	23.2 mi (37.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,952 ft (1,205 m)
Average gain	171 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 1,360 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Táin Way

How much elevation gain does Táin Way have?

Táin Way has 3,952 ft (1,205 m) of elevation gain over 23.2 miles (37.3 km). That averages 171 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Táin Way?

The difficulty score for Táin Way is 9.4 of 100. That is harder than 72.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Táin Way?

The longest climb on Táin Way runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 1,360 ft (414 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21%.