Augusta County, Virginia, United States
28.3 miles (45.5 km) · 6,946 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
The Wild Oak Trail (VA) is a 28.3 mile route in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The course features 6,952 feet of elevation gain and 6,934 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 7.0 miles, gaining 2,659 feet. The course averages 248 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 47% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 27.9 out of 10, placing it in the 93.2th percentile. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Virginia's mountain terrain.
| Distance | 28.3 mi (45.5 km) |
| Elevation gain | 6,946 ft (2,117 m) |
| Average gain | 245 ft per mile (46 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 7.0 mi, 2,655 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 31.1% |
| Runnable | 47% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 4 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 13.5 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 5% |
| Mild uphill | 14% |
| Moderate uphill | 14% |
| Steep uphill | 18% |
| Mild downhill | 14% |
| Moderate downhill | 14% |
| Steep downhill | 20% |
Wild Oak Trail (VA) has 6,946 ft (2,117 m) of elevation gain over 28.3 miles (45.5 km). That averages 245 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Wild Oak Trail (VA) is 13.5 of 100. That is harder than 80.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Wild Oak Trail (VA) runs 7.0 miles (11.2 km) and gains 2,655 ft (809 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.1%.
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