Beast of big creek

Hoodsport, Washington, United States

14.4 miles (23.2 km) · 5,515 ft elevation gain · Out & Back · Race

Route facts

Distance	14.4 mi (23.2 km)
Elevation gain	5,515 ft (1,681 m)
Average gain	383 ft per mile (73 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 4,865 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	52.7%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.3 of 100
Route shape	Out & Back
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Beast of big creek

How much elevation gain does Beast of big creek have?

Beast of big creek has 5,515 ft (1,681 m) of elevation gain over 14.4 miles (23.2 km). That averages 383 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Beast of big creek?

The difficulty score for Beast of big creek is 15.3 of 100. That is harder than 84% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Beast of big creek?

The longest climb on Beast of big creek runs 7.2 miles (11.7 km) and gains 4,865 ft (1,483 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 52.7%.