Alpine Lakes Loop (WA)

King County, Washington, United States

16.5 miles (26.6 km) · 3,686 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Alpine Lakes Loop (WA) is a 16.5-mile loop route in King County, Washington, United States, gaining 3,684 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 2,293 feet at an average 11.0% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.5 mi (26.6 km)
Elevation gain	3,686 ft (1,124 m)
Average gain	223 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	9.4 mi, 2,753 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.2%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Alpine Lakes Loop (WA)

How much elevation gain does Alpine Lakes Loop (WA) have?

Alpine Lakes Loop (WA) has 3,686 ft (1,124 m) of elevation gain over 16.5 miles (26.6 km). That averages 223 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Alpine Lakes Loop (WA)?

The difficulty score for Alpine Lakes Loop (WA) is 13.6 of 100. That is harder than 80.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Alpine Lakes Loop (WA)?

The longest climb on Alpine Lakes Loop (WA) runs 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and gains 2,753 ft (839 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.2%.