Bear Mountain (CT)

Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

12.9 miles (20.8 km) · 2,710 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.9 mi (20.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,710 ft (826 m)
Average gain	210 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 745 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.3%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Bear Mountain (CT)

How much elevation gain does Bear Mountain (CT) have?

Bear Mountain (CT) has 2,710 ft (826 m) of elevation gain over 12.9 miles (20.8 km). That averages 210 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bear Mountain (CT)?

The difficulty score for Bear Mountain (CT) is 10.4 of 100. That is harder than 71% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bear Mountain (CT)?

The longest climb on Bear Mountain (CT) runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 745 ft (227 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.3%.