Monadnock 2-5 Traverses (NH)

Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

20.6 miles (33.2 km) · 7,044 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	20.6 mi (33.2 km)
Elevation gain	7,044 ft (2,147 m)
Average gain	342 ft per mile (65 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 1,608 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	41.8%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Monadnock 2-5 Traverses (NH)

How much elevation gain does Monadnock 2-5 Traverses (NH) have?

Monadnock 2-5 Traverses (NH) has 7,044 ft (2,147 m) of elevation gain over 20.6 miles (33.2 km). That averages 342 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Monadnock 2-5 Traverses (NH)?

The difficulty score for Monadnock 2-5 Traverses (NH) is 13.8 of 100. That is harder than 84.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Monadnock 2-5 Traverses (NH)?

The longest climb on Monadnock 2-5 Traverses (NH) runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 1,608 ft (490 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41.8%.