Wildcat Rock Trail

Henderson County, North Carolina, United States

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 2,068 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain2,068 ft (630 m)
Average gain253 ft per mile (48 m per km)
Longest climb4.1 mi, 1,679 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade27.4%
Runnable41% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score15.2 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat4%
Mild uphill8%
Moderate uphill18%
Steep uphill22%
Mild downhill12%
Moderate downhill17%
Steep downhill20%

Questions about Wildcat Rock Trail

How much elevation gain does Wildcat Rock Trail have?

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.

How difficult is Wildcat Rock Trail?

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.

What is the longest climb on Wildcat Rock Trail?

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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