Wittenburg-Cornell-Slide Loop (NY)

Ulster County, New York, United States

14.3 miles (23.0 km) · 4,921 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wittenburg-Cornell-Slide Loop (NY) is a 14.3-mile loop route in Ulster County, New York, United States, gaining 4,921 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 2,822 feet at an average 10.6% grade. About 42% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.3 mi (23.0 km)
Elevation gain	4,921 ft (1,500 m)
Average gain	345 ft per mile (65 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 2,461 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.6%
Runnable	40% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	0%
Moderate downhill	21%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Wittenburg-Cornell-Slide Loop (NY)

How much elevation gain does Wittenburg-Cornell-Slide Loop (NY) have?

Wittenburg-Cornell-Slide Loop (NY) has 4,921 ft (1,500 m) of elevation gain over 14.3 miles (23.0 km). That averages 345 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wittenburg-Cornell-Slide Loop (NY)?

The difficulty score for Wittenburg-Cornell-Slide Loop (NY) is 15.1 of 100. That is harder than 83.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 40% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wittenburg-Cornell-Slide Loop (NY)?

The longest climb on Wittenburg-Cornell-Slide Loop (NY) runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 2,461 ft (750 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.6%.