Glacier Ridge

NY, USA

11.6 miles (18.7 km) · 703 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Glacier Ridge covers 11.6 miles across NY, USA. Runners face 703 feet of climbing with 664 feet of loss. The course is 97% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features mostly flat terrain. The course difficulty of 1.5 puts it in the top 84.9% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking NY adventures.

Route facts

Distance	11.6 mi (18.7 km)
Elevation gain	703 ft (214 m)
Average gain	61 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 111 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	7.9%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	1.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	64%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	3%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	3%

Questions about Glacier Ridge

How much elevation gain does Glacier Ridge have?

Glacier Ridge has 703 ft (214 m) of elevation gain over 11.6 miles (18.7 km). That averages 61 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Glacier Ridge?

The difficulty score for Glacier Ridge is 1.7 of 100. That is harder than 21% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Glacier Ridge?

The longest climb on Glacier Ridge runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 111 ft (34 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 7.9%.