Henderson County, North Carolina, United States
8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 2,068 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
| Distance | 8.2 mi (13.1 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,068 ft (630 m) |
| Average gain | 253 ft per mile (48 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.1 mi, 1,679 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 27.4% |
| Runnable | 41% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 15.2 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 4% |
| Mild uphill | 8% |
| Moderate uphill | 18% |
| Steep uphill | 22% |
| Mild downhill | 12% |
| Moderate downhill | 17% |
| Steep downhill | 20% |
Wildcat Rock Trail has 2,068 ft (630 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 253 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Wildcat Rock Trail is 15.2 of 100. That is harder than 83.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Wildcat Rock Trail runs 4.1 miles (6.7 km) and gains 1,679 ft (512 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.4%.
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