Cutter Loop Trail

Cutler, Maine, United States

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 989 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cutter Loop Trail is a 8.5-mile loop route in Cutler, Maine, United States, gaining 989 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.2 miles gaining 352 feet at an average 1.2% grade. Approximately 81% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	989 ft (301 m)
Average gain	116 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 203 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.8%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	43%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Cutter Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Cutter Loop Trail have?

Cutter Loop Trail has 989 ft (301 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 116 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cutter Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Cutter Loop Trail is 5.1 of 100. That is harder than 43.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 81% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cutter Loop Trail?

The longest climb on Cutter Loop Trail runs 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and gains 203 ft (62 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.8%.