Whiteface Massif Traverse (NY)

Essex County, New York, United States

23.4 miles (37.6 km) · 7,507 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Whiteface Massif Traverse (NY) is a 23.4-mile loop route in Essex County, New York, United States, gaining 7,547 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 3,459 feet at an average 11.9% grade. About 47% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	23.4 mi (37.6 km)
Elevation gain	7,507 ft (2,288 m)
Average gain	321 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 3,212 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	100.8%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Whiteface Massif Traverse (NY)

How much elevation gain does Whiteface Massif Traverse (NY) have?

Whiteface Massif Traverse (NY) has 7,507 ft (2,288 m) of elevation gain over 23.4 miles (37.6 km). That averages 321 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Whiteface Massif Traverse (NY)?

The difficulty score for Whiteface Massif Traverse (NY) is 13.1 of 100. That is harder than 79.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Whiteface Massif Traverse (NY)?

The longest climb on Whiteface Massif Traverse (NY) runs 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and gains 3,212 ft (979 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 100.8%.