Acadia West Side Traverse (ME)

Hancock County, Maine, United States

14.1 miles (22.7 km) · 4,049 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground paceMoving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)2 h 52 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)3 h 35 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)4 h 18 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)5 h 01 min

Route facts

Distance14.1 mi (22.7 km)
Elevation gain4,049 ft (1,234 m)
Average gain287 ft per mile (54 m per km)
Longest climb3.1 mi, 1,001 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade27.9%
Runnable44% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeFront-loaded climb
Difficulty score11.6 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat8%
Mild uphill17%
Moderate uphill9%
Steep uphill24%
Mild downhill14%
Moderate downhill5%
Steep downhill23%

Questions about Acadia West Side Traverse (ME)

How long does it take to run Acadia West Side Traverse (ME)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Acadia West Side Traverse (ME) takes about 3 h 35 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 2 h 52 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 4 h 18 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Acadia West Side Traverse (ME) have?

Acadia West Side Traverse (ME) has 4,049 ft (1,234 m) of elevation gain over 14.1 miles (22.7 km). That averages 287 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Acadia West Side Traverse (ME)?

The difficulty score for Acadia West Side Traverse (ME) is 11.6 of 100. That is harder than 79.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% 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 West Side Traverse (ME)?

The longest climb on Acadia West Side Traverse (ME) runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 1,001 ft (305 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.9%.

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