Blue Hills Skyline Trail (MA)

Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

14.9 miles (23.9 km) · 3,632 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.9 mi (23.9 km)
Elevation gain	3,632 ft (1,107 m)
Average gain	244 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 413 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.1%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Blue Hills Skyline Trail (MA)

How much elevation gain does Blue Hills Skyline Trail (MA) have?

Blue Hills Skyline Trail (MA) has 3,632 ft (1,107 m) of elevation gain over 14.9 miles (23.9 km). That averages 244 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Blue Hills Skyline Trail (MA)?

The difficulty score for Blue Hills Skyline Trail (MA) is 9.8 of 100. That is harder than 68.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Blue Hills Skyline Trail (MA)?

The longest climb on Blue Hills Skyline Trail (MA) runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 413 ft (126 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.1%.