Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, United States
25.0 miles (40.2 km) · 5,350 ft elevation gain · Lollipop · Route
Chain Lakes via Frosty Mountain is a 25.0-mile lollipop route in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, United States, gaining 5,348 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.8 miles gaining 3,374 feet at an average 11.4% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.
| Distance | 25.0 mi (40.2 km) |
| Elevation gain | 5,350 ft (1,631 m) |
| Average gain | 214 ft per mile (41 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 12.0 mi, 3,302 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 41.7% |
| Runnable | 60% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 12.3 of 100 |
| Route shape | Lollipop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 14% |
| Mild uphill | 19% |
| Moderate uphill | 7% |
| Steep uphill | 17% |
| Mild downhill | 19% |
| Moderate downhill | 8% |
| Steep downhill | 15% |
Chain Lakes via Frosty Mountain has 5,350 ft (1,631 m) of elevation gain over 25.0 miles (40.2 km). That averages 214 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Chain Lakes via Frosty Mountain is 12.3 of 100. That is harder than 77% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Chain Lakes via Frosty Mountain runs 12.0 miles (19.3 km) and gains 3,302 ft (1,006 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41.7%.
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