Crater Mountain (WA)

Whatcom County, Washington, United States

15.4 miles (24.8 km) · 6,208 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance15.4 mi (24.8 km)
Elevation gain6,208 ft (1,892 m)
Average gain404 ft per mile (76 m per km)
Longest climb7.8 mi, 6,073 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade44.3%
Runnable15% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score19.8 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat2%
Mild uphill4%
Moderate uphill4%
Steep uphill41%
Mild downhill4%
Moderate downhill5%
Steep downhill39%

Questions about Crater Mountain (WA)

How much elevation gain does Crater Mountain (WA) have?

Crater Mountain (WA) has 6,208 ft (1,892 m) of elevation gain over 15.4 miles (24.8 km). That averages 404 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Crater Mountain (WA)?

The difficulty score for Crater Mountain (WA) is 19.8 of 100. That is harder than 92.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 15% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Crater Mountain (WA)?

The longest climb on Crater Mountain (WA) runs 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and gains 6,073 ft (1,851 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.3%.

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