Cannon and Kinsmans Loop (NH)

Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

11.9 miles (19.1 km) · 4,701 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cannon and Kinsmans Loop (NH) is a 11.9-mile loop route in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States, gaining 4,698 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 2,316 feet at an average 17.9% grade. Only 35% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.9 mi (19.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,701 ft (1,433 m)
Average gain	396 ft per mile (75 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 2,300 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	38.5%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Cannon and Kinsmans Loop (NH)

How much elevation gain does Cannon and Kinsmans Loop (NH) have?

Cannon and Kinsmans Loop (NH) has 4,701 ft (1,433 m) of elevation gain over 11.9 miles (19.1 km). That averages 396 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cannon and Kinsmans Loop (NH)?

The difficulty score for Cannon and Kinsmans Loop (NH) is 14.7 of 100. That is harder than 82.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cannon and Kinsmans Loop (NH)?

The longest climb on Cannon and Kinsmans Loop (NH) runs 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and gains 2,300 ft (701 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.5%.