Glastenbury/West Ridge Loop (VT)

Bennington County, Vermont, United States

21.4 miles (34.5 km) · 4,675 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	21.4 mi (34.5 km)
Elevation gain	4,675 ft (1,425 m)
Average gain	218 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 824 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.5%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Glastenbury/West Ridge Loop (VT)

How much elevation gain does Glastenbury/West Ridge Loop (VT) have?

Glastenbury/West Ridge Loop (VT) has 4,675 ft (1,425 m) of elevation gain over 21.4 miles (34.5 km). That averages 218 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Glastenbury/West Ridge Loop (VT)?

The difficulty score for Glastenbury/West Ridge Loop (VT) is 12 of 100. That is harder than 76.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Glastenbury/West Ridge Loop (VT)?

The longest climb on Glastenbury/West Ridge Loop (VT) runs 3.1 miles (4.9 km) and gains 824 ft (251 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.5%.