Wayehutta Loop

NC, USA

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 2,123 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wayehutta Loop is a 9.0-mile loop route in NC, USA, gaining 2,123 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 1,705 feet at an average 10.1% grade. About 40% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,123 ft (647 m)
Average gain	236 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 1,666 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.7%
Runnable	40% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	15.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Wayehutta Loop

How much elevation gain does Wayehutta Loop have?

Wayehutta Loop has 2,123 ft (647 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 236 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wayehutta Loop?

The difficulty score for Wayehutta Loop is 15.7 of 100. That is harder than 84.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 40% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wayehutta Loop?

The longest climb on Wayehutta Loop runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 1,666 ft (508 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.7%.