Hamlin-Katahdin-Dudley (Baxter State Park, ME)

Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

14.3 miles (23.1 km) · 4,722 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hamlin-Katahdin-Dudley (Baxter State Park, ME) is a 14.3-mile loop route in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States, gaining 4,760 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.9 miles gaining 3,292 feet at an average 14.7% grade. About 41% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.3 mi (23.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,722 ft (1,439 m)
Average gain	329 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 3,719 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.7%
Runnable	41% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Hamlin-Katahdin-Dudley (Baxter State Park, ME)

How much elevation gain does Hamlin-Katahdin-Dudley (Baxter State Park, ME) have?

Hamlin-Katahdin-Dudley (Baxter State Park, ME) has 4,722 ft (1,439 m) of elevation gain over 14.3 miles (23.1 km). That averages 329 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hamlin-Katahdin-Dudley (Baxter State Park, ME)?

The difficulty score for Hamlin-Katahdin-Dudley (Baxter State Park, ME) is 14.7 of 100. That is harder than 82.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hamlin-Katahdin-Dudley (Baxter State Park, ME)?

The longest climb on Hamlin-Katahdin-Dudley (Baxter State Park, ME) runs 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and gains 3,719 ft (1,133 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.7%.