Volunteer Trail at Long Hunter State Park

Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

10.7 miles (17.1 km) · 620 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Volunteer Trail at Long Hunter State Park is a 10.7-mile loop route in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, gaining 594 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.4 miles gaining 318 feet at an average 0.5% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.1 km)
Elevation gain	620 ft (189 m)
Average gain	58 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	9.4 mi, 116 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.4%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	30%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Volunteer Trail at Long Hunter State Park

How much elevation gain does Volunteer Trail at Long Hunter State Park have?

Volunteer Trail at Long Hunter State Park has 620 ft (189 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.1 km). That averages 58 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Volunteer Trail at Long Hunter State Park?

The difficulty score for Volunteer Trail at Long Hunter State Park is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 27.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Volunteer Trail at Long Hunter State Park?

The longest climb on Volunteer Trail at Long Hunter State Park runs 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and gains 116 ft (36 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.4%.