Mt Isolation (NH)

Coös County, New Hampshire, United States

11.3 miles (18.2 km) · 4,879 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Isolation (NH) is a 11.3-mile loop route in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States, gaining 4,864 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 3,136 feet at an average 20.0% grade. Only 24% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.3 mi (18.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,879 ft (1,487 m)
Average gain	431 ft per mile (82 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 1,289 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.9%
Runnable	24% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	16.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	36%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Mt Isolation (NH)

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

Mt Isolation (NH) has 4,879 ft (1,487 m) of elevation gain over 11.3 miles (18.2 km). That averages 431 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Isolation (NH)?

The difficulty score for Mt Isolation (NH) is 16.7 of 100. That is harder than 86.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 24% 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 Isolation (NH)?

The longest climb on Mt Isolation (NH) runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 1,289 ft (393 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.9%.