Upper Bald River Wilderness Loop

TN, USA

22.0 miles (35.5 km) · 3,764 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Upper Bald River Wilderness Loop is a 22.0-mile loop route in TN, USA, gaining 3,764 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.0 miles gaining 2,232 feet at an average 8.2% grade. About 67% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	22.0 mi (35.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,764 ft (1,147 m)
Average gain	171 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 2,232 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.3%
Runnable	67% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	10.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Upper Bald River Wilderness Loop

How much elevation gain does Upper Bald River Wilderness Loop have?

Upper Bald River Wilderness Loop has 3,764 ft (1,147 m) of elevation gain over 22.0 miles (35.5 km). That averages 171 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Upper Bald River Wilderness Loop?

The difficulty score for Upper Bald River Wilderness Loop is 10.6 of 100. That is harder than 71.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Upper Bald River Wilderness Loop?

The longest climb on Upper Bald River Wilderness Loop runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 2,232 ft (680 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.3%.