Eldorado Peak (WA)

Skagit County, Washington, United States

10.8 miles (17.3 km) · 6,812 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Eldorado Peak (WA) is a 10.8-mile loop route in Skagit County, Washington, United States, gaining 6,816 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.4 miles gaining 6,753 feet at an average 23.4% grade. Only 7% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.8 mi (17.3 km)
Elevation gain	6,812 ft (2,076 m)
Average gain	633 ft per mile (120 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 6,638 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.4%
Runnable	7% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	2%
Steep uphill	46%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	47%

Questions about Eldorado Peak (WA)

How much elevation gain does Eldorado Peak (WA) have?

Eldorado Peak (WA) has 6,812 ft (2,076 m) of elevation gain over 10.8 miles (17.3 km). That averages 633 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Eldorado Peak (WA)?

The difficulty score for Eldorado Peak (WA) is 20.9 of 100. That is harder than 91.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 7% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Eldorado Peak (WA)?

The longest climb on Eldorado Peak (WA) runs 5.4 miles (8.6 km) and gains 6,638 ft (2,023 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.4%.