Alps of Oregon: Matterhorn & Sacajawea (OR)

Wallowa County, Oregon, United States

20.3 miles (32.6 km) · 5,660 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance20.3 mi (32.6 km)
Elevation gain5,660 ft (1,725 m)
Average gain279 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb9.1 mi, 4,937 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade45%
Runnable44% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score18 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat6%
Mild uphill12%
Moderate uphill18%
Steep uphill18%
Mild downhill9%
Moderate downhill18%
Steep downhill19%

Questions about Alps of Oregon: Matterhorn & Sacajawea (OR)

How much elevation gain does Alps of Oregon: Matterhorn & Sacajawea (OR) have?

Alps of Oregon: Matterhorn & Sacajawea (OR) has 5,660 ft (1,725 m) of elevation gain over 20.3 miles (32.6 km). That averages 279 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Alps of Oregon: Matterhorn & Sacajawea (OR)?

The difficulty score for Alps of Oregon: Matterhorn & Sacajawea (OR) is 18 of 100. That is harder than 88.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Alps of Oregon: Matterhorn & Sacajawea (OR)?

The longest climb on Alps of Oregon: Matterhorn & Sacajawea (OR) runs 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and gains 4,937 ft (1,505 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45%.

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