Whispering Pine - North and South

MO, USA

10.2 miles (16.4 km) · 969 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Whispering Pine - North and South is a 10.2-mile loop route in MO, USA, gaining 969 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.2 miles gaining 422 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.2 mi (16.4 km)
Elevation gain	969 ft (295 m)
Average gain	95 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 200 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.7%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	32%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Whispering Pine - North and South

How much elevation gain does Whispering Pine - North and South have?

Whispering Pine - North and South has 969 ft (295 m) of elevation gain over 10.2 miles (16.4 km). That averages 95 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Whispering Pine - North and South?

The difficulty score for Whispering Pine - North and South is 3.8 of 100. That is harder than 35.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Whispering Pine - North and South?

The longest climb on Whispering Pine - North and South runs 4.1 miles (6.5 km) and gains 200 ft (61 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.7%.