Cougar Lakes Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, United States

13.2 miles (21.2 km) · 1,780 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.2 mi (21.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,780 ft (542 m)
Average gain	135 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	1.7 mi, 455 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.9%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	52%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Cougar Lakes Trail

How much elevation gain does Cougar Lakes Trail have?

Cougar Lakes Trail has 1,780 ft (542 m) of elevation gain over 13.2 miles (21.2 km). That averages 135 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cougar Lakes Trail?

The difficulty score for Cougar Lakes Trail is 10.3 of 100. That is harder than 70.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cougar Lakes Trail?

The longest climb on Cougar Lakes Trail runs 1.7 miles (2.7 km) and gains 455 ft (139 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.9%.