Sterling Forest State Park, New York, United States
8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 1,234 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
| Distance | 8.0 mi (12.9 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Average gain | 154 ft per mile (29 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 2.3 mi, 568 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 20.3% |
| Runnable | 83% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 6.2 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 27% |
| Mild uphill | 27% |
| Moderate uphill | 3% |
| Steep uphill | 11% |
| Mild downhill | 5% |
| Moderate downhill | 24% |
| Steep downhill | 3% |
Fire Tower Trail has 1,234 ft (376 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 154 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Fire Tower Trail is 6.2 of 100. That is harder than 50.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Fire Tower Trail runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 568 ft (173 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.3%.
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