Owl's Head (NH)

Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

17.9 miles (28.8 km) · 2,978 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance17.9 mi (28.8 km)
Elevation gain2,978 ft (908 m)
Average gain166 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb9.0 mi, 2,822 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade61.6%
Runnable81% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score7.1 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat10%
Mild uphill32%
Moderate uphill8%
Steep uphill5%
Mild downhill31%
Moderate downhill7%
Steep downhill6%

Questions about Owl's Head (NH)

How much elevation gain does Owl's Head (NH) have?

Owl's Head (NH) has 2,978 ft (908 m) of elevation gain over 17.9 miles (28.8 km). That averages 166 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Owl's Head (NH)?

The difficulty score for Owl's Head (NH) is 7.1 of 100. That is harder than 61.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 81% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Owl's Head (NH)?

The longest climb on Owl's Head (NH) runs 9.0 miles (14.5 km) and gains 2,822 ft (860 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 61.6%.

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