Florence Peak

Pierce County, Washington, United States

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 3,727 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Florence Peak is a 8.1-mile loop route in Pierce County, Washington, United States, gaining 3,743 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 4.1 miles gaining 3,661 feet at an average 16.6% grade. Only 15% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,727 ft (1,136 m)
Average gain	458 ft per mile (87 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 3,625 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40%
Runnable	16% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	41%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	40%

Questions about Florence Peak

How much elevation gain does Florence Peak have?

Florence Peak has 3,727 ft (1,136 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 458 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Florence Peak?

The difficulty score for Florence Peak is 17.7 of 100. That is harder than 87.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 16% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Florence Peak?

The longest climb on Florence Peak runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 3,625 ft (1,105 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40%.