The Presidential Traverse

NH, USA

19.0 miles (30.6 km) · 7,537 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	19.0 mi (30.6 km)
Elevation gain	7,537 ft (2,297 m)
Average gain	397 ft per mile (75 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 3,885 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.8%
Runnable	29% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Front-loaded climb
Difficulty score	13.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about The Presidential Traverse

How much elevation gain does The Presidential Traverse have?

The Presidential Traverse has 7,537 ft (2,297 m) of elevation gain over 19.0 miles (30.6 km). That averages 397 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Presidential Traverse?

The difficulty score for The Presidential Traverse is 13.8 of 100. That is harder than 84.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 29% 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 Presidential Traverse?

The longest climb on The Presidential Traverse runs 3.8 miles (6.2 km) and gains 3,885 ft (1,184 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.8%.