elevation change
Rise or fall
Elevation change is the difference in height between two points, typically measured in feet or meters.
Hikers track elevation change to gauge trail difficulty: The route has 2,000 feet of elevation change.
The term usually refers to vertical gain or loss over a distance, distinguishing gentle walks from strenuous climbs.
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- sea levelElevation reference point
- gradientRate of change across space
- slopeAngled terrain or steepness
- inclineAngled rising surface
steep grade · ascent · descent · climb · drop · rise · vertical gain · gain · vertical · steep · grade · terrain · hiking · summit · false summit · valley · rolling hills · contour
terrain variability
elevation changeflat terrain
Level, even ground
level ground · flatness · flat surface · plateau · plain
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