Gulfside Trail

Great Gulf Wilderness, New Hampshire, United States

10.4 miles (16.7 km) · 3,081 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Gulfside Trail is a 10.4-mile loop route in Great Gulf Wilderness, New Hampshire, United States, gaining 3,081 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 1,993 feet at an average 5.5% grade. Only 19% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.4 mi (16.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,081 ft (939 m)
Average gain	297 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 1,471 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.8%
Runnable	19% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	23.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	46%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Gulfside Trail

How much elevation gain does Gulfside Trail have?

Gulfside Trail has 3,081 ft (939 m) of elevation gain over 10.4 miles (16.7 km). That averages 297 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gulfside Trail?

The difficulty score for Gulfside Trail is 23.2 of 100. That is harder than 93.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 19% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gulfside Trail?

The longest climb on Gulfside Trail runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 1,471 ft (448 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.8%.