Hancock County, Maine, United States
6.8 miles (11.0 km) · 2,615 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
The The Western Mountain Challenge (ME) is a 6.8 mile route in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The course features 2,615 feet of elevation gain and 2,597 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 2.3 miles, gaining 900 feet. The course averages 382 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 35% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 31.4 out of 10, placing it in the 94.91th percentile. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Maine's mountain terrain.
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