Highland Forest M Loop (NY)

Onondaga County, New York, United States

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,189 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,189 ft (363 m)
Average gain	143 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 334 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.1%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Highland Forest M Loop (NY)

How much elevation gain does Highland Forest M Loop (NY) have?

Highland Forest M Loop (NY) has 1,189 ft (363 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 143 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Highland Forest M Loop (NY)?

The difficulty score for Highland Forest M Loop (NY) is 7.8 of 100. That is harder than 59.8% 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 Highland Forest M Loop (NY)?

The longest climb on Highland Forest M Loop (NY) runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 334 ft (102 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.1%.