Debsconeag Backcountry Trail Loop

ME, USA

12.9 miles (20.8 km) · 1,612 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Debsconeag Backcountry Trail Loop is a 12.9-mile loop route in ME, USA, gaining 1,612 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 810 feet at an average 5.5% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.9 mi (20.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,612 ft (491 m)
Average gain	125 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 753 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.9%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	45%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Debsconeag Backcountry Trail Loop

How much elevation gain does Debsconeag Backcountry Trail Loop have?

Debsconeag Backcountry Trail Loop has 1,612 ft (491 m) of elevation gain over 12.9 miles (20.8 km). That averages 125 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Debsconeag Backcountry Trail Loop?

The difficulty score for Debsconeag Backcountry Trail Loop is 7.2 of 100. That is harder than 56.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Debsconeag Backcountry Trail Loop?

The longest climb on Debsconeag Backcountry Trail Loop runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 753 ft (230 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.9%.