Bluff Lap

Spokane, Washington, United States

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 1,096 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

The Bluff Lap is a 8.9 mile route in Spokane, Washington, United States. The course features 1,102 feet of elevation gain and 1,115 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 3.2 miles and gains 446 feet. Vertical rate measures 124 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable. Technical difficulty: rolling. This route ranks at the 57.4th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This loop route attracts runners seeking training opportunities in Washington.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,096 ft (334 m)
Average gain	123 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 436 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.6%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6.9 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Bluff Lap

How much elevation gain does Bluff Lap have?

Bluff Lap has 1,096 ft (334 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 123 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bluff Lap?

The difficulty score for Bluff Lap is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 54.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bluff Lap?

The longest climb on Bluff Lap runs 3.7 miles (6.0 km) and gains 436 ft (133 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.6%.