President Carter Loop (NH)

Coös County, New Hampshire, United States

29.2 miles (47.1 km) · 13,052 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	29.2 mi (47.1 km)
Elevation gain	13,052 ft (3,978 m)
Average gain	446 ft per mile (85 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 4,060 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	59.8%
Runnable	26% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	34%

Questions about President Carter Loop (NH)

How much elevation gain does President Carter Loop (NH) have?

President Carter Loop (NH) has 13,052 ft (3,978 m) of elevation gain over 29.2 miles (47.1 km). That averages 446 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is President Carter Loop (NH)?

The difficulty score for President Carter Loop (NH) is 17.3 of 100. That is harder than 89.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 26% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on President Carter Loop (NH)?

The longest climb on President Carter Loop (NH) runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 4,060 ft (1,238 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 59.8%.