Black Peak (WA)

Skagit County, Washington, United States

11.5 miles (18.6 km) · 5,060 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Black Peak (WA) is a 11.5-mile loop route in Skagit County, Washington, United States, gaining 5,049 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 2.9 miles gaining 3,363 feet at an average 21.5% grade. Only 26% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.5 mi (18.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,060 ft (1,542 m)
Average gain	439 ft per mile (83 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 4,055 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	56%
Runnable	26% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Black Peak (WA)

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

Black Peak (WA) has 5,060 ft (1,542 m) of elevation gain over 11.5 miles (18.6 km). That averages 439 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Black Peak (WA)?

The difficulty score for Black Peak (WA) is 19.4 of 100. That is harder than 90.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 26% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

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

The longest climb on Black Peak (WA) runs 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and gains 4,055 ft (1,236 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 56%.