Bolton Backcountry Round (VT)

Washington County, Vermont, United States

18.5 miles (29.7 km) · 4,308 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	18.5 mi (29.7 km)
Elevation gain	4,308 ft (1,313 m)
Average gain	233 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 1,564 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Bolton Backcountry Round (VT)

How much elevation gain does Bolton Backcountry Round (VT) have?

Bolton Backcountry Round (VT) has 4,308 ft (1,313 m) of elevation gain over 18.5 miles (29.7 km). That averages 233 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bolton Backcountry Round (VT)?

The difficulty score for Bolton Backcountry Round (VT) is 11.2 of 100. That is harder than 73.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bolton Backcountry Round (VT)?

The longest climb on Bolton Backcountry Round (VT) runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 1,564 ft (477 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33%.