Crater Rim Trail (OR)

Deschutes County, Oregon, United States

20.7 miles (33.3 km) · 3,004 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance20.7 mi (33.3 km)
Elevation gain3,004 ft (916 m)
Average gain145 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb5.1 mi, 432 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade22.7%
Runnable76% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score11.2 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat36%
Mild uphill13%
Moderate uphill6%
Steep uphill11%
Mild downhill12%
Moderate downhill17%
Steep downhill7%

Questions about Crater Rim Trail (OR)

How much elevation gain does Crater Rim Trail (OR) have?

Crater Rim Trail (OR) has 3,004 ft (916 m) of elevation gain over 20.7 miles (33.3 km). That averages 145 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Crater Rim Trail (OR)?

The difficulty score for Crater Rim Trail (OR) is 11.2 of 100. That is harder than 73.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% 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 Rim Trail (OR)?

The longest climb on Crater Rim Trail (OR) runs 5.1 miles (8.3 km) and gains 432 ft (132 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.7%.

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