Tuscarora Loop (WV)

Hardy County, West Virginia, United States

17.6 miles (28.4 km) · 3,342 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tuscarora Loop (WV) is a 17.6-mile loop route in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States, gaining 3,309 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 1,651 feet at an average 11.1% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.6 mi (28.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,342 ft (1,019 m)
Average gain	189 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 818 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.5%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Tuscarora Loop (WV)

How much elevation gain does Tuscarora Loop (WV) have?

Tuscarora Loop (WV) has 3,342 ft (1,019 m) of elevation gain over 17.6 miles (28.4 km). That averages 189 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tuscarora Loop (WV)?

The difficulty score for Tuscarora Loop (WV) is 10.7 of 100. That is harder than 72.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tuscarora Loop (WV)?

The longest climb on Tuscarora Loop (WV) runs 5.0 miles (8.0 km) and gains 818 ft (249 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.5%.