Metacomet - Timberlin Loop (CT)

Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

14.6 miles (23.5 km) · 2,078 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.6 mi (23.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,078 ft (633 m)
Average gain	142 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	8.3 mi, 841 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.2%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Metacomet - Timberlin Loop (CT)

How much elevation gain does Metacomet - Timberlin Loop (CT) have?

Metacomet - Timberlin Loop (CT) has 2,078 ft (633 m) of elevation gain over 14.6 miles (23.5 km). That averages 142 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Metacomet - Timberlin Loop (CT)?

The difficulty score for Metacomet - Timberlin Loop (CT) is 6.4 of 100. That is harder than 51.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Metacomet - Timberlin Loop (CT)?

The longest climb on Metacomet - Timberlin Loop (CT) runs 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and gains 841 ft (256 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.2%.