French Louie Loop (NY)

Hamilton County, New York, United States

22.5 miles (36.3 km) · 2,464 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

French Louie Loop (NY) is a 22.5-mile loop route in Hamilton County, New York, United States, gaining 2,453 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 571 feet at an average 4.4% grade. Approximately 84% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	22.5 mi (36.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,464 ft (751 m)
Average gain	109 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 335 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.5%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	29%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about French Louie Loop (NY)

How much elevation gain does French Louie Loop (NY) have?

French Louie Loop (NY) has 2,464 ft (751 m) of elevation gain over 22.5 miles (36.3 km). That averages 109 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is French Louie Loop (NY)?

The difficulty score for French Louie Loop (NY) is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 53.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on French Louie Loop (NY)?

The longest climb on French Louie Loop (NY) runs 6.0 miles (9.7 km) and gains 335 ft (102 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.5%.