Mt Carrigain (NH)

Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

10.1 miles (16.3 km) · 3,360 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Carrigain (NH) is a 10.1-mile loop route in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States, gaining 3,353 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 3,261 feet at an average 11.8% grade. About 43% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.1 mi (16.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,360 ft (1,024 m)
Average gain	332 ft per mile (63 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 3,179 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Mt Carrigain (NH)

How much elevation gain does Mt Carrigain (NH) have?

Mt Carrigain (NH) has 3,360 ft (1,024 m) of elevation gain over 10.1 miles (16.3 km). That averages 332 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Carrigain (NH)?

The difficulty score for Mt Carrigain (NH) is 13.7 of 100. That is harder than 80.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mt Carrigain (NH)?

The longest climb on Mt Carrigain (NH) runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 3,179 ft (969 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31%.