Big Craggy - West Craggy Loop (WA)

Okanogan County, Washington, United States

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 5,510 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Big Craggy - West Craggy Loop (WA) is a 9.5-mile loop route in Okanogan County, Washington, United States, gaining 5,538 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 4,606 feet at an average 24.6% grade. Only 14% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.3 km)
Elevation gain	5,510 ft (1,680 m)
Average gain	579 ft per mile (110 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 4,626 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	90.2%
Runnable	16% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	39%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	43%

Questions about Big Craggy - West Craggy Loop (WA)

How much elevation gain does Big Craggy - West Craggy Loop (WA) have?

Big Craggy - West Craggy Loop (WA) has 5,510 ft (1,680 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That averages 579 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Big Craggy - West Craggy Loop (WA)?

The difficulty score for Big Craggy - West Craggy Loop (WA) is 19 of 100. That is harder than 89.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 16% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Big Craggy - West Craggy Loop (WA)?

The longest climb on Big Craggy - West Craggy Loop (WA) runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 4,626 ft (1,410 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 90.2%.