Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop

OH, USA

10.3 miles (16.6 km) · 915 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	10.3 mi (16.6 km)
Elevation gain	915 ft (279 m)
Average gain	89 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 286 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.2%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	62%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop

How much elevation gain does Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop have?

Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop has 915 ft (279 m) of elevation gain over 10.3 miles (16.6 km). That averages 89 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop?

The difficulty score for Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop is 3.4 of 100. That is harder than 39.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop?

The longest climb on Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 286 ft (87 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.2%.