Grafton-Dunham Loop (NY)

Rensselaer County, New York, United States

14.0 miles (22.5 km) · 1,402 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Grafton-Dunham Loop (NY) is a 14.0-mile loop route in Rensselaer County, New York, United States, gaining 1,391 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 423 feet at an average 1.2% grade. Approximately 84% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	14.0 mi (22.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,402 ft (427 m)
Average gain	100 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 214 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.2%
Runnable	85% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Grafton-Dunham Loop (NY)

How much elevation gain does Grafton-Dunham Loop (NY) have?

Grafton-Dunham Loop (NY) has 1,402 ft (427 m) of elevation gain over 14.0 miles (22.5 km). That averages 100 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grafton-Dunham Loop (NY)?

The difficulty score for Grafton-Dunham Loop (NY) is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 45.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 85% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grafton-Dunham Loop (NY)?

The longest climb on Grafton-Dunham Loop (NY) runs 3.8 miles (6.2 km) and gains 214 ft (65 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.2%.