Rondout Reservoir Circumnavigation (NY)

Ulster County, New York, United States

17.5 miles (28.1 km) · 1,040 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rondout Reservoir Circumnavigation (NY) is a 17.5-mile loop route in Ulster County, New York, United States, gaining 981 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 443 feet at an average 1.5% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.5 mi (28.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,040 ft (317 m)
Average gain	60 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 305 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	3%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	3%

Questions about Rondout Reservoir Circumnavigation (NY)

How much elevation gain does Rondout Reservoir Circumnavigation (NY) have?

Rondout Reservoir Circumnavigation (NY) has 1,040 ft (317 m) of elevation gain over 17.5 miles (28.1 km). That averages 60 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rondout Reservoir Circumnavigation (NY)?

The difficulty score for Rondout Reservoir Circumnavigation (NY) is 2.2 of 100. That is harder than 24.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rondout Reservoir Circumnavigation (NY)?

The longest climb on Rondout Reservoir Circumnavigation (NY) runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 305 ft (93 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9%.