Wayehutta Loop

NC, USA

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 2,140 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,140 ft (652 m)
Average gain	238 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 1,639 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.7%
Runnable	40% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	13 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 2,140 ft (652 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 238 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wayehutta Loop?

The difficulty score for Wayehutta Loop is 13 of 100. That is harder than 82.8% 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 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 1,639 ft (500 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.7%.