Cardigan Mtn State Park Loop (NH)

Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

11.2 miles (18.1 km) · 3,068 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cardigan Mtn State Park Loop (NH) covers 11.2 miles across Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. Runners face 3,063 feet of climbing with 3,002 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 2.2 miles and gains 1,047 feet. Vertical rate measures 274 feet of gain per mile. The course is 43% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 81.4th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking New Hampshire adventures.

Route facts

Distance	11.2 mi (18.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,068 ft (935 m)
Average gain	273 ft per mile (52 m per km)
Longest climb	7.6 mi, 571 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	38.2%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	13 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Cardigan Mtn State Park Loop (NH)

How much elevation gain does Cardigan Mtn State Park Loop (NH) have?

Cardigan Mtn State Park Loop (NH) has 3,068 ft (935 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.1 km). That averages 273 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cardigan Mtn State Park Loop (NH)?

The difficulty score for Cardigan Mtn State Park Loop (NH) is 13 of 100. That is harder than 79% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cardigan Mtn State Park Loop (NH)?

The longest climb on Cardigan Mtn State Park Loop (NH) runs 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and gains 571 ft (174 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.2%.