Waterfall Glen Main Trail

IL, USA

9.3 miles (14.9 km) · 191 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Waterfall Glen Main Trail is a 9.3-mile loop route in IL, USA, gaining 191 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (14.9 km)
Elevation gain	191 ft (58 m)
Average gain	21 ft per mile (4 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 100 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	4.6%
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	95%
Mild uphill	1%
Mild downhill	4%

Questions about Waterfall Glen Main Trail

How much elevation gain does Waterfall Glen Main Trail have?

Waterfall Glen Main Trail has 191 ft (58 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (14.9 km). That averages 21 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Waterfall Glen Main Trail?

The difficulty score for Waterfall Glen Main Trail is 1 of 100. That is harder than 11.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Waterfall Glen Main Trail?

The longest climb on Waterfall Glen Main Trail runs 2.3 miles (3.6 km) and gains 100 ft (31 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 4.6%.