Forest Park

Portland, Oregon, United States

17.2 miles (27.6 km) · 3,116 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance17.2 mi (27.6 km)
Elevation gain3,116 ft (950 m)
Average gain182 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb4.7 mi, 480 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade24.2%
Runnable63% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score9 of 100
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat7%
Mild uphill20%
Moderate uphill10%
Steep uphill15%
Mild downhill24%
Moderate downhill12%
Steep downhill12%

Questions about Forest Park

How much elevation gain does Forest Park have?

Forest Park has 3,116 ft (950 m) of elevation gain over 17.2 miles (27.6 km). That averages 182 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Forest Park?

The difficulty score for Forest Park is 9 of 100. That is harder than 65.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% 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?

The longest climb on Forest Park runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 480 ft (146 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.2%.

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