Pachaug - Nehantic Loop (CT)

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

28.5 miles (45.8 km) · 2,023 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	28.5 mi (45.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,023 ft (617 m)
Average gain	71 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 157 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.7%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	37%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Pachaug - Nehantic Loop (CT)

How much elevation gain does Pachaug - Nehantic Loop (CT) have?

Pachaug - Nehantic Loop (CT) has 2,023 ft (617 m) of elevation gain over 28.5 miles (45.8 km). That averages 71 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pachaug - Nehantic Loop (CT)?

The difficulty score for Pachaug - Nehantic Loop (CT) is 2.6 of 100. That is harder than 27.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pachaug - Nehantic Loop (CT)?

The longest climb on Pachaug - Nehantic Loop (CT) runs 4.4 miles (7.0 km) and gains 157 ft (48 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.7%.