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Suma Ward Loop Trail Run

Hiking · Created 2 Jul 2026 · Suma Ward, Kobe, Japan

Suma Ward Loop Trail Run is a 89.4 km hike loop from Suma Ward near Kobe, with 3771m of climbing and an effort score of 127.

EpicLoopSuma Ward100% runnable gradeLow snow exposure

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Distance
89.4 km
Elevation
↗ 3771m
Est. moving time
15h 48m
trail run, 7:00 min/km
Effort
127

Terrain & runnability

100% runnable

This loop packs 42m of climb per kilometre, which makes it a hilly endurance profile. 100% of measured grade stays in runnable terrain. The hardest kilometre is around km 15, gaining about 245m. Total route distance is 89.4 km.

Easy 100% Steady 0% Power-hike 0% Steep 0%
High point
898m
Gain / km
42m
Max grade
3%

Snow & conditions

Low snow exposure

Elevation and latitude suggest snow is less likely, but the planner snow view is still useful for recent storms or high-country detours.

Route sections

Opening third
29.8 km
+2384m / -1580m
Middle third
29.8 km
+1641m / -1657m
Final third
29.8 km
+1510m / -2291m

Epic effort, estimated around 15h 48m moving time using a trail run model: 7:00 min/km flat pace plus about 4h 37m for 3771m of climbing. Expect 0% steep-grade exposure; pace and fueling should be closer to mountain running than flat-road distance math.

Flat-only: 10h 26m
Climb cost: +4h 37m
Effort distance: 135.5 km

Fuel & gear

Energy
8850 kcal
Water
7.9 L

Plan roughly 74 small fuel units, then adjust for weather, aid, and personal effort.

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Surface

≈41% paved · ≈59% unpaved
Mixed paved & unpaved

Surface mapped for the full route in OpenStreetMap.

Elevation Profile

Elevation Profile

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Steep (15–25%)

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