Mount Ascutney (VT)

Windsor County, Vermont, United States

24.9 miles (40.1 km) · 8,001 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	24.9 mi (40.1 km)
Elevation gain	8,001 ft (2,439 m)
Average gain	321 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 2,297 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29%
Runnable	34% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	14.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Mount Ascutney (VT)

How much elevation gain does Mount Ascutney (VT) have?

Mount Ascutney (VT) has 8,001 ft (2,439 m) of elevation gain over 24.9 miles (40.1 km). That averages 321 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Ascutney (VT)?

The difficulty score for Mount Ascutney (VT) is 14.7 of 100. That is harder than 82.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 34% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mount Ascutney (VT)?

The longest climb on Mount Ascutney (VT) runs 4.6 miles (7.5 km) and gains 2,297 ft (700 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29%.