AMC 3 Huts Loop (NH)

Coös County, New Hampshire, United States

27.3 miles (43.9 km) · 10,750 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

AMC 3 Huts Loop (NH) is a 27.3-mile loop route in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States, gaining 10,732 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.3 miles gaining 3,146 feet at an average 15.9% grade. Only 28% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	27.3 mi (43.9 km)
Elevation gain	10,750 ft (3,277 m)
Average gain	394 ft per mile (75 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 4,339 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	57.3%
Runnable	29% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about AMC 3 Huts Loop (NH)

How much elevation gain does AMC 3 Huts Loop (NH) have?

AMC 3 Huts Loop (NH) has 10,750 ft (3,277 m) of elevation gain over 27.3 miles (43.9 km). That averages 394 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is AMC 3 Huts Loop (NH)?

The difficulty score for AMC 3 Huts Loop (NH) is 17.6 of 100. That is harder than 87.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 29% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on AMC 3 Huts Loop (NH)?

The longest climb on AMC 3 Huts Loop (NH) runs 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and gains 4,339 ft (1,322 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 57.3%.