Vesuvius Backpack Trail

Wayne National Forest - Ironton Unit, Ohio, United States

14.9 miles (24.0 km) · 2,314 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.9 mi (24.0 km)
Elevation gain	2,314 ft (705 m)
Average gain	155 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 288 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.8%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Vesuvius Backpack Trail

How much elevation gain does Vesuvius Backpack Trail have?

Vesuvius Backpack Trail has 2,314 ft (705 m) of elevation gain over 14.9 miles (24.0 km). That averages 155 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vesuvius Backpack Trail?

The difficulty score for Vesuvius Backpack Trail is 7.7 of 100. That is harder than 59.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vesuvius Backpack Trail?

The longest climb on Vesuvius Backpack Trail runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 288 ft (88 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.8%.