Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop

OH, USA

10.3 miles (16.6 km) · 892 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop is a 10.3-mile loop route in OH, USA, gaining 892 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 495 feet at an average 2.0% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.3 mi (16.6 km)
Elevation gain	892 ft (272 m)
Average gain	87 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 283 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.2%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.3 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 892 ft (272 m) of elevation gain over 10.3 miles (16.6 km). That averages 87 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop?

The difficulty score for Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop is 4.3 of 100. That is harder than 38.5% 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 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 283 ft (86 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.2%.