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

Monadnock 2-5 Traverses (NH) is a 20.6-mile loop route in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States, gaining 7,026 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.6 miles gaining 3,312 feet at an average 18.3% grade. Only 35% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

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	8.5 mi, 1,620 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 80.9% 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 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and gains 1,620 ft (494 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41.8%.