Stage 6 of 19 · International Appalachian Trail (Newfoundland)

Start → Lower Shoals Shelter

Distance
29.0 km
Ascent
+496 m
Descent
-397 m
Est. Time
6h 57m
Altitude
236.9–401.6 m
Type
point-to-point
⛰️ Rolling Hills🌲 Lowland
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Start: Start

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

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End: Lower Shoals Shelter

No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.

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Elevation Profile

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Flat (<5%)

Route Map

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Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Start → km 17.9 (316m)
237–353m
17.9 km+220m / -184m4h 02m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 17.9 (316m) → km 25.2 (329m)
281–372m
7.2 km+207m / -195m1h 53m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 25.2 (329m) → Lower Shoals Shelter
300–402m
3.8 km+171m / -112m1h 06m📈 Climbing
Total29.0 km+496m / -397m7h 02m

Pace & Fuel Calculator

Adjust your flat 10K pace to see personalized finish time, calorie burn, and hydration needs.

7:00 /km
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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
4h 09m
Calories
2,044 kcal
Water Needed
2.9 L
Effort Distance
35.9 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (187g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~2083mg sodium/hr 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
0%
Steep / Technical
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
17 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 496m ↓ 397m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (100%)
Surface Type
Unpaved (30%) Gravel (26%) Unknown (25%) Paved (17%) Asphalt (3%)

🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.

Surface Breakdown

Unpaved Trail (30%)
Gravel (26%)
Unknown (25%)
Paved (17%)
Paved (3%)

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

ℹ️ Shoulder season
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
Mud Risk
15%
Low
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 29.0 km, 496m ascent, max altitude 401.6m, ~7h duration.

Essential 5 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    No water sources on route
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2434 kcal burn
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 4 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    7h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic

Logistics

This route runs from Start to Lower Shoals Shelter (29.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Start
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Lower Shoals Shelter
No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.
🗺️ Transit directions (Google)

Nearby Points of Interest

🛖 Shelters

  • Lower Shoals Shelter km 29 · 1.1 km off trail
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