Fire Tower Trail

Sterling Forest State Park, New York, United States

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 1,234 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain1,234 ft (376 m)
Average gain154 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb2.3 mi, 568 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade20.3%
Runnable83% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score6.2 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat27%
Mild uphill27%
Moderate uphill3%
Steep uphill11%
Mild downhill5%
Moderate downhill24%
Steep downhill3%

Questions about Fire Tower Trail

How much elevation gain does Fire Tower Trail have?

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.

How difficult is Fire Tower Trail?

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.

What is the longest climb on Fire Tower Trail?

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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