Alpine Lakes Loop (WA)

King County, Washington, United States

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

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	4.1 mi, 2,293 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.6%
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 84.3% 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 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 2,293 ft (699 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.6%.