Mt Moosilauke (NH)

Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

14.1 miles (22.8 km) · 6,430 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Moosilauke (NH) is a 14.1-mile loop route in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States, gaining 6,437 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 3,329 feet at an average 16.5% 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	14.1 mi (22.8 km)
Elevation gain	6,430 ft (1,960 m)
Average gain	455 ft per mile (86 m per km)
Longest climb	10.4 mi, 3,315 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	54.1%
Runnable	24% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 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	7%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	34%

Questions about Mt Moosilauke (NH)

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

Mt Moosilauke (NH) has 6,430 ft (1,960 m) of elevation gain over 14.1 miles (22.8 km). That averages 455 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Moosilauke (NH)?

The difficulty score for Mt Moosilauke (NH) is 16.7 of 100. That is harder than 86.4% 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 Moosilauke (NH)?

The longest climb on Mt Moosilauke (NH) runs 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and gains 3,315 ft (1,010 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54.1%.