Sunapee Figure-8 (NH)

Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

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

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	3.1 mi, 1,644 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 82.1% 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 3.1 miles (4.9 km) and gains 1,644 ft (501 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.5%.