Grand Valley Loop

Clallam County, Washington, United States

25.8 miles (41.5 km) · 8,115 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	25.8 mi (41.5 km)
Elevation gain	8,115 ft (2,474 m)
Average gain	315 ft per mile (60 m per km)
Longest climb	8.4 mi, 4,104 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	41.3%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.6 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Grand Valley Loop

How much elevation gain does Grand Valley Loop have?

Grand Valley Loop has 8,115 ft (2,474 m) of elevation gain over 25.8 miles (41.5 km). That averages 315 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grand Valley Loop?

The difficulty score for Grand Valley Loop is 14.6 of 100. That is harder than 82.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grand Valley Loop?

The longest climb on Grand Valley Loop runs 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and gains 4,104 ft (1,251 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41.3%.