Miles Knob Loop (ME)

Oxford County, Maine, United States

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 2,792 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Miles Knob Loop (ME) is a 9.3-mile loop route in Oxford County, Maine, United States, gaining 2,792 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 1,803 feet at an average 9.8% grade. About 41% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	2,792 ft (851 m)
Average gain	299 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 1,573 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.8%
Runnable	41% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Miles Knob Loop (ME)

How much elevation gain does Miles Knob Loop (ME) have?

Miles Knob Loop (ME) has 2,792 ft (851 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 299 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Miles Knob Loop (ME)?

The difficulty score for Miles Knob Loop (ME) is 13.3 of 100. That is harder than 79.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Miles Knob Loop (ME)?

The longest climb on Miles Knob Loop (ME) runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 1,573 ft (479 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.8%.