Whiteoak Canyon to Cedar Run Loop

VA, USA

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 2,246 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,246 ft (684 m)
Average gain	250 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 2,195 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.3%
Runnable	31% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Whiteoak Canyon to Cedar Run Loop

How much elevation gain does Whiteoak Canyon to Cedar Run Loop have?

Whiteoak Canyon to Cedar Run Loop has 2,246 ft (684 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 250 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Whiteoak Canyon to Cedar Run Loop?

The difficulty score for Whiteoak Canyon to Cedar Run Loop is 13.9 of 100. That is harder than 84.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Whiteoak Canyon to Cedar Run Loop?

The longest climb on Whiteoak Canyon to Cedar Run Loop runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 2,195 ft (669 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.3%.