Originally Posted by
Herzlos
Sure, but what I meant is that if one route has 600ft more uphill than the other, it must also have 600ft more downhill. As long as it's not particularly steep (which will suck both ways with a heavy trailer) they should more or less cancel out.
Your average speed will generally be higher on a flat course than one with significant climbs. The effort does not "cancel out".
That the OP sees the 600 feet as a concern suggests it's kinda steep and in one place.