Franconia Ridge Loop

NH, USA

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 3,540 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Average gain	427 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 3,384 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.4%
Runnable	20% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	34%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Franconia Ridge Loop

How much elevation gain does Franconia Ridge Loop have?

Franconia Ridge Loop has 3,540 ft (1,079 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 427 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Franconia Ridge Loop?

The difficulty score for Franconia Ridge Loop is 15 of 100. That is harder than 86.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 20% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Franconia Ridge Loop?

The longest climb on Franconia Ridge Loop runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 3,384 ft (1,031 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.4%.