Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (716)

VA, USA

27.1 miles (43.6 km) · 5,904 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	27.1 mi (43.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,904 ft (1,800 m)
Average gain	218 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	8.4 mi, 1,775 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.8%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (716)

How much elevation gain does Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (716) have?

Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (716) has 5,904 ft (1,800 m) of elevation gain over 27.1 miles (43.6 km). That averages 218 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (716)?

The difficulty score for Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (716) is 13.1 of 100. That is harder than 79.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (716)?

The longest climb on Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (716) runs 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and gains 1,775 ft (541 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.8%.