Twins, Zealand, Hale Loop (NH)

Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

16.5 miles (26.5 km) · 5,390 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Twins, Zealand, Hale Loop (NH) is a 16.5-mile loop route in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States, gaining 5,394 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.3 miles gaining 3,353 feet at an average 10.8% grade. Only 39% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.5 mi (26.5 km)
Elevation gain	5,390 ft (1,643 m)
Average gain	328 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 3,022 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Twins, Zealand, Hale Loop (NH)

How much elevation gain does Twins, Zealand, Hale Loop (NH) have?

Twins, Zealand, Hale Loop (NH) has 5,390 ft (1,643 m) of elevation gain over 16.5 miles (26.5 km). That averages 328 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Twins, Zealand, Hale Loop (NH)?

The difficulty score for Twins, Zealand, Hale Loop (NH) is 14.7 of 100. That is harder than 82.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Twins, Zealand, Hale Loop (NH)?

The longest climb on Twins, Zealand, Hale Loop (NH) runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and gains 3,022 ft (921 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43%.