Camp Schurman Roundtrip

Pierce County, Washington, United States

11.4 miles (18.4 km) · 5,410 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Camp Schurman Roundtrip is a 11.4-mile loop route in Pierce County, Washington, United States, gaining 5,433 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 5,299 feet at an average 17.2% grade. Only 25% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.4 mi (18.4 km)
Elevation gain	5,410 ft (1,649 m)
Average gain	473 ft per mile (90 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 5,167 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	57.4%
Runnable	24% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Camp Schurman Roundtrip

How much elevation gain does Camp Schurman Roundtrip have?

Camp Schurman Roundtrip has 5,410 ft (1,649 m) of elevation gain over 11.4 miles (18.4 km). That averages 473 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Camp Schurman Roundtrip?

The difficulty score for Camp Schurman Roundtrip is 19.5 of 100. That is harder than 90.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 24% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Camp Schurman Roundtrip?

The longest climb on Camp Schurman Roundtrip runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 5,167 ft (1,575 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 57.4%.