Wine Springs Loop

NC, USA

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 1,230 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,230 ft (375 m)
Average gain	137 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 927 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.2%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	7.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	35%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Wine Springs Loop

How much elevation gain does Wine Springs Loop have?

Wine Springs Loop has 1,230 ft (375 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 137 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wine Springs Loop?

The difficulty score for Wine Springs Loop is 7.4 of 100. That is harder than 63.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wine Springs Loop?

The longest climb on Wine Springs Loop runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 927 ft (283 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.2%.