Catskill 9 (NY)

Ulster County, New York, United States

19.6 miles (31.5 km) · 5,731 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Catskill 9 (NY) is a 19.6-mile loop route in Ulster County, New York, United States, gaining 6,518 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.0 miles gaining 3,055 feet at an average 11.8% grade. Only 37% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	19.6 mi (31.5 km)
Elevation gain	5,731 ft (1,747 m)
Average gain	292 ft per mile (55 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 1,631 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	66.9%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Catskill 9 (NY)

How much elevation gain does Catskill 9 (NY) have?

Catskill 9 (NY) has 5,731 ft (1,747 m) of elevation gain over 19.6 miles (31.5 km). That averages 292 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Catskill 9 (NY)?

The difficulty score for Catskill 9 (NY) is 13.6 of 100. That is harder than 80.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Catskill 9 (NY)?

The longest climb on Catskill 9 (NY) runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 1,631 ft (497 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 66.9%.