Mt. Major Redline (NH)

Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 2,406 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt. Major Redline (NH) is a 9.6-mile loop route in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States, gaining 2,435 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 1,151 feet at an average 11.6% grade. About 48% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,406 ft (733 m)
Average gain	250 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 1,000 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.3%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Mt. Major Redline (NH)

How much elevation gain does Mt. Major Redline (NH) have?

Mt. Major Redline (NH) has 2,406 ft (733 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 250 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt. Major Redline (NH)?

The difficulty score for Mt. Major Redline (NH) is 11.5 of 100. That is harder than 74.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% 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. Major Redline (NH)?

The longest climb on Mt. Major Redline (NH) runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 1,000 ft (305 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.3%.