Goat Lake Loop

Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington, United States

11.8 miles (19.0 km) · 2,824 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	11.8 mi (19.0 km)
Elevation gain	2,824 ft (861 m)
Average gain	239 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 1,556 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Goat Lake Loop

How much elevation gain does Goat Lake Loop have?

Goat Lake Loop has 2,824 ft (861 m) of elevation gain over 11.8 miles (19.0 km). That averages 239 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Goat Lake Loop?

The difficulty score for Goat Lake Loop is 11.3 of 100. That is harder than 78.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Goat Lake Loop?

The longest climb on Goat Lake Loop runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) and gains 1,556 ft (474 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28%.