Camden Hills (ME)

Knox County, Maine, United States

18.9 miles (30.4 km) · 4,190 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Camden Hills (ME) is a 18.9-mile loop route in Knox County, Maine, United States, gaining 4,203 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 1,371 feet at an average 5.9% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	18.9 mi (30.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,190 ft (1,277 m)
Average gain	222 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 1,053 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Camden Hills (ME)

How much elevation gain does Camden Hills (ME) have?

Camden Hills (ME) has 4,190 ft (1,277 m) of elevation gain over 18.9 miles (30.4 km). That averages 222 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Camden Hills (ME)?

The difficulty score for Camden Hills (ME) is 9.6 of 100. That is harder than 68% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Camden Hills (ME)?

The longest climb on Camden Hills (ME) runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 1,053 ft (321 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30%.