Sunapee Figure-8 (NH)

Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

15.3 miles (24.7 km) · 4,025 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sunapee Figure-8 (NH) covers 15.3 miles across Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. Runners face 4,031 feet of climbing with 4,032 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 4.2 miles and gains 1,161 feet. Vertical rate measures 266 feet of gain per mile. The course is 45% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 92.5th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking New Hampshire adventures.

Route facts

Distance	15.3 mi (24.7 km)
Elevation gain	4,025 ft (1,227 m)
Average gain	262 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 1,055 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	45.5%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Sunapee Figure-8 (NH)

How much elevation gain does Sunapee Figure-8 (NH) have?

Sunapee Figure-8 (NH) has 4,025 ft (1,227 m) of elevation gain over 15.3 miles (24.7 km). That averages 262 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sunapee Figure-8 (NH)?

The difficulty score for Sunapee Figure-8 (NH) is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 77.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sunapee Figure-8 (NH)?

The longest climb on Sunapee Figure-8 (NH) runs 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and gains 1,055 ft (322 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.5%.