Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain Loop

Tillamook State Forest, Oregon, United States

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 3,477 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain3,477 ft (1,060 m)
Average gain389 ft per mile (74 m per km)
Longest climb1.2 mi, 1,797 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade63.4%
Runnable43% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score12 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat8%
Mild uphill13%
Moderate uphill5%
Steep uphill27%
Mild downhill12%
Moderate downhill9%
Steep downhill26%

Questions about Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain Loop

How much elevation gain does Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain Loop have?

Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain Loop has 3,477 ft (1,060 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 389 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain Loop?

The difficulty score for Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain Loop is 12 of 100. That is harder than 80.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain Loop?

The longest climb on Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain Loop runs 1.2 miles (1.9 km) and gains 1,797 ft (548 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 63.4%.

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