Hancock Shaker Village Loop (MA)

Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

28.6 miles (46.0 km) · 5,761 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	28.6 mi (46.0 km)
Elevation gain	5,761 ft (1,756 m)
Average gain	202 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 957 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.4%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Hancock Shaker Village Loop (MA)

How much elevation gain does Hancock Shaker Village Loop (MA) have?

Hancock Shaker Village Loop (MA) has 5,761 ft (1,756 m) of elevation gain over 28.6 miles (46.0 km). That averages 202 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hancock Shaker Village Loop (MA)?

The difficulty score for Hancock Shaker Village Loop (MA) is 10.9 of 100. That is harder than 72.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hancock Shaker Village Loop (MA)?

The longest climb on Hancock Shaker Village Loop (MA) runs 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and gains 957 ft (292 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.4%.