Acadia National Park Loop Road (ME)

Hancock County, Maine, United States

18.7 miles (30.0 km) · 1,506 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance18.7 mi (30.0 km)
Elevation gain1,506 ft (459 m)
Average gain81 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb6.8 mi, 441 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade7.8%
Runnable93% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeDown, then up
Difficulty score2.5 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat52%
Mild uphill16%
Moderate uphill7%
Mild downhill19%
Moderate downhill6%

Questions about Acadia National Park Loop Road (ME)

How much elevation gain does Acadia National Park Loop Road (ME) have?

Acadia National Park Loop Road (ME) has 1,506 ft (459 m) of elevation gain over 18.7 miles (30.0 km). That averages 81 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Acadia National Park Loop Road (ME)?

The difficulty score for Acadia National Park Loop Road (ME) is 2.5 of 100. That is harder than 32.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Acadia National Park Loop Road (ME)?

The longest climb on Acadia National Park Loop Road (ME) runs 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and gains 441 ft (135 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 7.8%.

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