Great French Louie Loop (NY)

Hamilton County, New York, United States

23.0 miles (37.1 km) · 3,650 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Great French Louie Loop (NY) is a 23.0-mile loop route in Hamilton County, New York, United States, gaining 3,603 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.8 miles gaining 920 feet at an average 19.0% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	23.0 mi (37.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,650 ft (1,112 m)
Average gain	158 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 132 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.3%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Great French Louie Loop (NY)

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

Great French Louie Loop (NY) has 3,650 ft (1,112 m) of elevation gain over 23.0 miles (37.1 km). That averages 158 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Great French Louie Loop (NY)?

The difficulty score for Great French Louie Loop (NY) is 9 of 100. That is harder than 65.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

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

The longest climb on Great French Louie Loop (NY) runs 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and gains 132 ft (40 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.3%.