Yellow Trail #522

AL, USA

14.4 miles (23.2 km) · 1,047 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Yellow Trail #522 is a 14.4-mile loop route in AL, USA, gaining 1,047 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 211 feet at an average 0.8% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.4 mi (23.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,047 ft (319 m)
Average gain	73 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 120 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.9%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	3.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	60%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Yellow Trail #522

How much elevation gain does Yellow Trail #522 have?

Yellow Trail #522 has 1,047 ft (319 m) of elevation gain over 14.4 miles (23.2 km). That averages 73 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Yellow Trail #522?

The difficulty score for Yellow Trail #522 is 3.3 of 100. That is harder than 31.9% 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 Yellow Trail #522?

The longest climb on Yellow Trail #522 runs 7.0 miles (11.2 km) and gains 120 ft (37 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.9%.