The Jay Mountains (NY)

Essex County, New York, United States

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 2,662 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain2,662 ft (812 m)
Average gain329 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb4.2 mi, 2,137 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade26.5%
Runnable31% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score14.4 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat3%
Mild uphill11%
Moderate uphill6%
Steep uphill31%
Mild downhill6%
Moderate downhill11%
Steep downhill32%

Questions about The Jay Mountains (NY)

How much elevation gain does The Jay Mountains (NY) have?

The Jay Mountains (NY) has 2,662 ft (812 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 329 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Jay Mountains (NY)?

The difficulty score for The Jay Mountains (NY) is 14.4 of 100. That is harder than 82.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on The Jay Mountains (NY)?

The longest climb on The Jay Mountains (NY) runs 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 2,137 ft (651 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.5%.

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