Trexler Border Trail

PA, USA

8.7 miles (14.1 km) · 1,033 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Trexler Border Trail is a 8.7-mile loop route in PA, USA, gaining 1,033 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 380 feet at an average 2.9% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,033 ft (315 m)
Average gain	118 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 268 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.4%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	5.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	31%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Trexler Border Trail

How much elevation gain does Trexler Border Trail have?

Trexler Border Trail has 1,033 ft (315 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.1 km). That averages 118 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Trexler Border Trail?

The difficulty score for Trexler Border Trail is 5.9 of 100. That is harder than 48.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Trexler Border Trail?

The longest climb on Trexler Border Trail runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 268 ft (82 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.4%.