Woolwine East Loop

VA, USA

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 684 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Woolwine East Loop is a 8.7-mile loop route in VA, USA, gaining 684 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 288 feet at an average 3.1% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	684 ft (208 m)
Average gain	79 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 214 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.3%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	51%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	6%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	6%

Questions about Woolwine East Loop

How much elevation gain does Woolwine East Loop have?

Woolwine East Loop has 684 ft (208 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 79 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Woolwine East Loop?

The difficulty score for Woolwine East Loop is 3.6 of 100. That is harder than 33.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Woolwine East Loop?

The longest climb on Woolwine East Loop runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 214 ft (65 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.3%.