Putnam County, New York, United States
17.7 miles (28.4 km) · 5,808 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Three Big Peaks in Hudson Highlands (NY) is a 17.7-mile loop route in Putnam County, New York, United States, gaining 5,968 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 1,413 feet at an average 15.1% grade. About 42% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 17.7 mi (28.4 km) |
| Elevation gain | 5,808 ft (1,770 m) |
| Average gain | 329 ft per mile (62 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.5 mi, 1,232 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 43.4% |
| Runnable | 42% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 11.3 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 6% |
| Mild uphill | 11% |
| Moderate uphill | 7% |
| Steep uphill | 25% |
| Mild downhill | 15% |
| Moderate downhill | 10% |
| Steep downhill | 27% |
Three Big Peaks in Hudson Highlands (NY) has 5,808 ft (1,770 m) of elevation gain over 17.7 miles (28.4 km). That averages 329 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Three Big Peaks in Hudson Highlands (NY) is 11.3 of 100. That is harder than 74.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Three Big Peaks in Hudson Highlands (NY) runs 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and gains 1,232 ft (376 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.4%.
Preview this trail in 3D flyover, view the elevation profile, and explore the segment breakdown.
View Full Route Details →