Angel's Staircase (WA)

Okanogan County, Washington, United States

24.0 miles (38.6 km) · 5,004 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Angel's Staircase (WA) is a 24.0-mile loop route in Okanogan County, Washington, United States, gaining 5,013 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.1 miles gaining 2,880 feet at an average 7.6% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	24.0 mi (38.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,004 ft (1,525 m)
Average gain	209 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	10.8 mi, 3,288 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.8%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	24%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	22%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Angel's Staircase (WA)

How much elevation gain does Angel's Staircase (WA) have?

Angel's Staircase (WA) has 5,004 ft (1,525 m) of elevation gain over 24.0 miles (38.6 km). That averages 209 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Angel's Staircase (WA)?

The difficulty score for Angel's Staircase (WA) is 16.1 of 100. That is harder than 85.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Angel's Staircase (WA)?

The longest climb on Angel's Staircase (WA) runs 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and gains 3,288 ft (1,002 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.8%.