Adirondack Dix Range Traverse (NY)

Essex County, New York, United States

15.9 miles (25.6 km) · 5,302 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Adirondack Dix Range Traverse (NY) is a 15.9-mile loop route in Essex County, New York, United States, gaining 5,305 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.5 miles gaining 3,193 feet at an average 7.9% grade. About 48% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.9 mi (25.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,302 ft (1,616 m)
Average gain	334 ft per mile (63 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 2,710 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.6%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Adirondack Dix Range Traverse (NY)

How much elevation gain does Adirondack Dix Range Traverse (NY) have?

Adirondack Dix Range Traverse (NY) has 5,302 ft (1,616 m) of elevation gain over 15.9 miles (25.6 km). That averages 334 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Adirondack Dix Range Traverse (NY)?

The difficulty score for Adirondack Dix Range Traverse (NY) is 12.9 of 100. That is harder than 78.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Adirondack Dix Range Traverse (NY)?

The longest climb on Adirondack Dix Range Traverse (NY) runs 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and gains 2,710 ft (826 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.6%.