Forest Park Loop

Portland, Oregon, United States

16.7 miles (26.9 km) · 3,075 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	16.7 mi (26.9 km)
Elevation gain	3,075 ft (937 m)
Average gain	184 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 142 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.9 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Forest Park Loop

How much elevation gain does Forest Park Loop have?

Forest Park Loop has 3,075 ft (937 m) of elevation gain over 16.7 miles (26.9 km). That averages 184 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Forest Park Loop?

The difficulty score for Forest Park Loop is 8.9 of 100. That is harder than 64.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Forest Park Loop?

The longest climb on Forest Park Loop runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 142 ft (43 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23%.