Colvin, Blake, Nippletop, Dial, Bear Den Loop (NY)

Essex County, New York, United States

16.3 miles (26.2 km) · 6,148 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	16.3 mi (26.2 km)
Elevation gain	6,148 ft (1,874 m)
Average gain	377 ft per mile (71 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 2,717 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	45.5%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Colvin, Blake, Nippletop, Dial, Bear Den Loop (NY)

How much elevation gain does Colvin, Blake, Nippletop, Dial, Bear Den Loop (NY) have?

Colvin, Blake, Nippletop, Dial, Bear Den Loop (NY) has 6,148 ft (1,874 m) of elevation gain over 16.3 miles (26.2 km). That averages 377 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Colvin, Blake, Nippletop, Dial, Bear Den Loop (NY)?

The difficulty score for Colvin, Blake, Nippletop, Dial, Bear Den Loop (NY) is 15.2 of 100. That is harder than 87% 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 Colvin, Blake, Nippletop, Dial, Bear Den Loop (NY)?

The longest climb on Colvin, Blake, Nippletop, Dial, Bear Den Loop (NY) runs 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and gains 2,717 ft (828 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.5%.