Joe Dodge Traverse (Mount Washington Double Traverse)

Coös County, New Hampshire, United States

15.2 miles (24.4 km) · 7,740 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Joe Dodge Traverse (Mount Washington Double Traverse) is a 15.2-mile loop route in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States, gaining 7,740 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 4,186 feet at an average 20.4% grade. Only 14% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.2 mi (24.4 km)
Elevation gain	7,740 ft (2,359 m)
Average gain	509 ft per mile (96 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 4,186 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	54.5%
Runnable	13% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	19.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	39%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	39%

Questions about Joe Dodge Traverse (Mount Washington Double Traverse)

How much elevation gain does Joe Dodge Traverse (Mount Washington Double Traverse) have?

Joe Dodge Traverse (Mount Washington Double Traverse) has 7,740 ft (2,359 m) of elevation gain over 15.2 miles (24.4 km). That averages 509 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Joe Dodge Traverse (Mount Washington Double Traverse)?

The difficulty score for Joe Dodge Traverse (Mount Washington Double Traverse) is 19.5 of 100. That is harder than 90.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 13% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Joe Dodge Traverse (Mount Washington Double Traverse)?

The longest climb on Joe Dodge Traverse (Mount Washington Double Traverse) runs 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and gains 4,186 ft (1,276 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54.5%.