Cole Loop Trail

Crooked River National Grassland, Oregon, United States

22.8 miles (36.8 km) · 2,910 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	22.8 mi (36.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,910 ft (887 m)
Average gain	127 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 1,075 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.2%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	35%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Cole Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Cole Loop Trail have?

Cole Loop Trail has 2,910 ft (887 m) of elevation gain over 22.8 miles (36.8 km). That averages 127 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cole Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Cole Loop Trail is 8.1 of 100. That is harder than 61.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cole Loop Trail?

The longest climb on Cole Loop Trail runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 1,075 ft (328 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.2%.