Circum Barkhamsted Reservoir (CT)

Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

24.9 miles (40.0 km) · 3,086 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	24.9 mi (40.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,086 ft (941 m)
Average gain	124 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 778 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.2%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Circum Barkhamsted Reservoir (CT)

How much elevation gain does Circum Barkhamsted Reservoir (CT) have?

Circum Barkhamsted Reservoir (CT) has 3,086 ft (941 m) of elevation gain over 24.9 miles (40.0 km). That averages 124 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circum Barkhamsted Reservoir (CT)?

The difficulty score for Circum Barkhamsted Reservoir (CT) is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Circum Barkhamsted Reservoir (CT)?

The longest climb on Circum Barkhamsted Reservoir (CT) runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 778 ft (237 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.2%.