Long Trail (VT)

Windsor County, Vermont, United States

248.3 miles (399.7 km) · 66,074 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Long Trail (VT) is a 248.3 mile point-to-point route located in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. The route climbs 66,699 feet and descends 66,312 feet. The longest climb spans 61.8 miles with 79 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 270 feet per mile. 47% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 17.3 puts it in the top 17.3% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Vermont.

Route facts

Distance	248.3 mi (399.7 km)
Elevation gain	66,074 ft (20,140 m)
Average gain	266 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	19.9 mi, 2,178 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	47.1%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Long Trail (VT)

How much elevation gain does Long Trail (VT) have?

Long Trail (VT) has 66,074 ft (20,140 m) of elevation gain over 248.3 miles (399.7 km). That averages 266 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Long Trail (VT)?

The difficulty score for Long Trail (VT) is 14.1 of 100. That is harder than 81.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Long Trail (VT)?

The longest climb on Long Trail (VT) runs 19.9 miles (32.0 km) and gains 2,178 ft (664 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47.1%.