Bacon Peak (WA)

Whatcom County, Washington, United States

16.3 miles (26.2 km) · 7,949 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bacon Peak (WA) is a 16.3-mile loop route in Whatcom County, Washington, United States, gaining 8,103 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 4,076 feet at an average 16.9% grade. Only 20% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.3 mi (26.2 km)
Elevation gain	7,949 ft (2,423 m)
Average gain	488 ft per mile (92 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 2,649 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	60%
Runnable	24% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Bacon Peak (WA)

How much elevation gain does Bacon Peak (WA) have?

Bacon Peak (WA) has 7,949 ft (2,423 m) of elevation gain over 16.3 miles (26.2 km). That averages 488 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bacon Peak (WA)?

The difficulty score for Bacon Peak (WA) is 18.1 of 100. That is harder than 88.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 24% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bacon Peak (WA)?

The longest climb on Bacon Peak (WA) runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 2,649 ft (808 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 60%.