Pemigewasset Loop (NH)

Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

28.2 miles (45.4 km) · 7,631 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	28.2 mi (45.4 km)
Elevation gain	7,631 ft (2,326 m)
Average gain	271 ft per mile (51 m per km)
Longest climb	8.6 mi, 3,045 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.2%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Pemigewasset Loop (NH)

How much elevation gain does Pemigewasset Loop (NH) have?

Pemigewasset Loop (NH) has 7,631 ft (2,326 m) of elevation gain over 28.2 miles (45.4 km). That averages 271 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pemigewasset Loop (NH)?

The difficulty score for Pemigewasset Loop (NH) is 10.6 of 100. That is harder than 76.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pemigewasset Loop (NH)?

The longest climb on Pemigewasset Loop (NH) runs 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and gains 3,045 ft (928 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.2%.