Whiteface - Passaconaway Loop (NH)

Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

11.7 miles (18.8 km) · 3,852 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	11.7 mi (18.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,852 ft (1,174 m)
Average gain	330 ft per mile (63 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 2,769 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.9%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Whiteface - Passaconaway Loop (NH)

How much elevation gain does Whiteface - Passaconaway Loop (NH) have?

Whiteface - Passaconaway Loop (NH) has 3,852 ft (1,174 m) of elevation gain over 11.7 miles (18.8 km). That averages 330 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Whiteface - Passaconaway Loop (NH)?

The difficulty score for Whiteface - Passaconaway Loop (NH) is 13.5 of 100. That is harder than 84.1% 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 Whiteface - Passaconaway Loop (NH)?

The longest climb on Whiteface - Passaconaway Loop (NH) runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 2,769 ft (844 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.9%.