Whispering Pines Trail (MO)

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, United States

10.6 miles (17.1 km) · 892 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Whispering Pines Trail (MO) is a 10.6-mile loop route in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, United States, gaining 880 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 3.6 miles gaining 411 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.6 mi (17.1 km)
Elevation gain	892 ft (272 m)
Average gain	84 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 148 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.2%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	36%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	31%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Whispering Pines Trail (MO)

How much elevation gain does Whispering Pines Trail (MO) have?

Whispering Pines Trail (MO) has 892 ft (272 m) of elevation gain over 10.6 miles (17.1 km). That averages 84 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Whispering Pines Trail (MO)?

The difficulty score for Whispering Pines Trail (MO) is 3 of 100. That is harder than 29.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% 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 Pines Trail (MO)?

The longest climb on Whispering Pines Trail (MO) runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 148 ft (45 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.2%.