Mount Washington Road Race

White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire, United States

7.7 miles (12.4 km) · 4,699 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	7.7 mi (12.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,699 ft (1,432 m)
Average gain	612 ft per mile (116 m per km)
Longest climb	7.7 mi, 4,644 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.5%
Runnable	6% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	35.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	22%
Steep uphill	72%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Mount Washington Road Race

How much elevation gain does Mount Washington Road Race have?

Mount Washington Road Race has 4,699 ft (1,432 m) of elevation gain over 7.7 miles (12.4 km). That averages 612 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Washington Road Race?

The difficulty score for Mount Washington Road Race is 35.2 of 100. That is harder than 99.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 6% 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 Washington Road Race?

The longest climb on Mount Washington Road Race runs 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and gains 4,644 ft (1,416 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.5%.