Bend Badlands

Bend, Oregon, United States

26.5 miles (42.6 km) · 798 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	26.5 mi (42.6 km)
Elevation gain	798 ft (243 m)
Average gain	30 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Longest climb	12.5 mi, 274 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	7.1%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.1 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	88%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	6%

Questions about Bend Badlands

How much elevation gain does Bend Badlands have?

Bend Badlands has 798 ft (243 m) of elevation gain over 26.5 miles (42.6 km). That averages 30 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bend Badlands?

The difficulty score for Bend Badlands is 3.1 of 100. That is harder than 30.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bend Badlands?

The longest climb on Bend Badlands runs 12.5 miles (20.2 km) and gains 274 ft (84 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 7.1%.