Whites Creek Trail (MO)

Oregon County, Missouri, United States

22.7 miles (36.6 km) · 2,216 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Whites Creek Trail (MO) is a 22.7-mile loop route in Oregon County, Missouri, United States, gaining 2,208 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 441 feet at an average 2.5% grade. Approximately 85% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	22.7 mi (36.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,216 ft (676 m)
Average gain	98 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 380 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.5%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Whites Creek Trail (MO)

How much elevation gain does Whites Creek Trail (MO) have?

Whites Creek Trail (MO) has 2,216 ft (676 m) of elevation gain over 22.7 miles (36.6 km). That averages 98 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Whites Creek Trail (MO)?

The difficulty score for Whites Creek Trail (MO) is 4.6 of 100. That is harder than 40.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Whites Creek Trail (MO)?

The longest climb on Whites Creek Trail (MO) runs 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and gains 380 ft (116 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.5%.