Dyes Inlet Circumnavigation (WA)

Kitsap County, Washington, United States

17.4 miles (28.0 km) · 1,004 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Dyes Inlet Circumnavigation (WA) is a 17.4-mile loop route in Kitsap County, Washington, United States, gaining 979 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.2 miles gaining 350 feet at an average 0.5% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	17.4 mi (28.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,004 ft (306 m)
Average gain	58 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	8.3 mi, 123 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.2%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	1.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	34%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	6%

Questions about Dyes Inlet Circumnavigation (WA)

How much elevation gain does Dyes Inlet Circumnavigation (WA) have?

Dyes Inlet Circumnavigation (WA) has 1,004 ft (306 m) of elevation gain over 17.4 miles (28.0 km). That averages 58 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dyes Inlet Circumnavigation (WA)?

The difficulty score for Dyes Inlet Circumnavigation (WA) is 1.3 of 100. That is harder than 16.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Dyes Inlet Circumnavigation (WA)?

The longest climb on Dyes Inlet Circumnavigation (WA) runs 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and gains 123 ft (37 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.2%.