Mt. Hancock via Hancock Notch

White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire, United States

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 2,621 ft elevation gain · Lollipop · Route

Route facts

Distance8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain2,621 ft (799 m)
Average gain294 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb4.0 mi, 2,283 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade54%
Runnable52% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score10.7 of 100
Route shapeLollipop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat19%
Mild uphill11%
Moderate uphill14%
Steep uphill17%
Mild downhill8%
Moderate downhill14%
Steep downhill17%

Questions about Mt. Hancock via Hancock Notch

How much elevation gain does Mt. Hancock via Hancock Notch have?

Mt. Hancock via Hancock Notch has 2,621 ft (799 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 294 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt. Hancock via Hancock Notch?

The difficulty score for Mt. Hancock via Hancock Notch is 10.7 of 100. That is harder than 77.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% 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. Hancock via Hancock Notch?

The longest climb on Mt. Hancock via Hancock Notch runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 2,283 ft (696 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54%.

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