Adirondacks: Mt Colden, Trap Dike (NY)

Essex County, New York, United States

11.1 miles (17.9 km) · 1,979 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance11.1 mi (17.9 km)
Elevation gain1,979 ft (603 m)
Average gain178 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb3.7 mi, 873 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade290.1%
Runnable63% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score7.8 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat12%
Mild uphill22%
Moderate uphill6%
Steep uphill10%
Mild downhill20%
Moderate downhill9%
Steep downhill21%

Questions about Adirondacks: Mt Colden, Trap Dike (NY)

How much elevation gain does Adirondacks: Mt Colden, Trap Dike (NY) have?

Adirondacks: Mt Colden, Trap Dike (NY) has 1,979 ft (603 m) of elevation gain over 11.1 miles (17.9 km). That averages 178 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Adirondacks: Mt Colden, Trap Dike (NY)?

The difficulty score for Adirondacks: Mt Colden, Trap Dike (NY) is 7.8 of 100. That is harder than 59.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Adirondacks: Mt Colden, Trap Dike (NY)?

The longest climb on Adirondacks: Mt Colden, Trap Dike (NY) runs 3.7 miles (6.0 km) and gains 873 ft (266 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 290.1%.

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