Upper Salmon River

Fundy National Park, New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 1,144 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Upper Salmon River is a 8.8-mile loop route in Fundy National Park, New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada, gaining 1,144 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 440 feet at an average 9.9% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,144 ft (349 m)
Average gain	129 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	2.1 mi, 237 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.1%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	54%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Upper Salmon River

How much elevation gain does Upper Salmon River have?

Upper Salmon River has 1,144 ft (349 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 129 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Upper Salmon River?

The difficulty score for Upper Salmon River is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Upper Salmon River?

The longest climb on Upper Salmon River runs 2.1 miles (3.4 km) and gains 237 ft (72 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.1%.