Owl's Head (NH)

Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

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

Owl's Head (NH) is a 17.9-mile loop route in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States, gaining 2,978 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 9.0 miles gaining 2,944 feet at an average 5.9% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.9 mi (28.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,978 ft (908 m)
Average gain	166 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	8.9 mi, 2,827 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	61.6%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	32%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	31%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	6%

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 55.9% 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 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and gains 2,827 ft (862 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 61.6%.