Caribou-Speckled Loop (ME)

Oxford County, Maine, United States

25.4 miles (40.9 km) · 5,893 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Caribou-Speckled Loop (ME) is a 25.4-mile loop route in Oxford County, Maine, United States, gaining 5,893 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 1,925 feet at an average 12.2% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	25.4 mi (40.9 km)
Elevation gain	5,893 ft (1,796 m)
Average gain	232 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	8.7 mi, 1,120 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.8%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Caribou-Speckled Loop (ME)

How much elevation gain does Caribou-Speckled Loop (ME) have?

Caribou-Speckled Loop (ME) has 5,893 ft (1,796 m) of elevation gain over 25.4 miles (40.9 km). That averages 232 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Caribou-Speckled Loop (ME)?

The difficulty score for Caribou-Speckled Loop (ME) is 11.1 of 100. That is harder than 73.6% 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 Caribou-Speckled Loop (ME)?

The longest climb on Caribou-Speckled Loop (ME) runs 8.7 miles (14.0 km) and gains 1,120 ft (341 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.8%.