Colonel Bob Via Quinault

Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

15.6 miles (25.0 km) · 4,988 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Colonel Bob Via Quinault is a 15.6-mile loop route in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States, gaining 4,991 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 2,994 feet at an average 11.4% grade. Only 30% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.6 mi (25.0 km)
Elevation gain	4,988 ft (1,520 m)
Average gain	321 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb	7.7 mi, 4,148 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.2%
Runnable	29% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	34%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Colonel Bob Via Quinault

How much elevation gain does Colonel Bob Via Quinault have?

Colonel Bob Via Quinault has 4,988 ft (1,520 m) of elevation gain over 15.6 miles (25.0 km). That averages 321 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Colonel Bob Via Quinault?

The difficulty score for Colonel Bob Via Quinault is 15.4 of 100. That is harder than 84.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 29% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Colonel Bob Via Quinault?

The longest climb on Colonel Bob Via Quinault runs 7.7 miles (12.3 km) and gains 4,148 ft (1,264 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.2%.