Tobacco Row

Amherst County, Virginia, United States

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 2,047 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tobacco Row is a 9.6-mile loop route in Amherst County, Virginia, United States, gaining 2,041 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.8 miles gaining 2,028 feet at an average 8.0% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,047 ft (624 m)
Average gain	213 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 2,028 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.3%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	38%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	37%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Tobacco Row

How much elevation gain does Tobacco Row have?

Tobacco Row has 2,047 ft (624 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 213 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tobacco Row?

The difficulty score for Tobacco Row is 15.3 of 100. That is harder than 83.8% 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 Tobacco Row?

The longest climb on Tobacco Row runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 2,028 ft (618 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.3%.