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11.7 miles
Distance
3,442 ft
Climb
-3,149 ft
Descent
2,380 ft
High Point
293 ft
Altitude change
648 ft
Altitude min
648 ft
Altitude start
942 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-56.7%
Grade max
54%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1,699 ft
Distance flat
Bikes are not recommended.
The Belknap Range Trail is a point-to-point trail that traverses the main summits of the Belknap Range. The trail is marked the whole way with tree-shaped blazes and is easy to follow. The trail has 2 parking lots, the Mt. Major parking lot and Gunstock Mountain Resort parking lot.
Detailed Description
Belknap Range Trail is a 12 mile moderately popular extreme route located near Gilford New Hampshire. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 3,442 ft with a max elevation of 2,380 ft then descends -3,149 ft.
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Stats
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Distance12 miles
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Altitude change293 ft
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Altitude min648 ft
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Altitude start648 ft
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Altitude end942 ft
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Climb3,442 ft
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Descent-3,149 ft
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Grade0.5%
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Grade max-56.7%
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Grade min54%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat1,699 ft
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| 1,578 ft | |||||
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