Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Idaho, United States
25.5 miles (41.1 km) · 5,718 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route
Hell's Canyon Devil Loop is a 25.5-mile loop route in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Idaho, United States, gaining 5,726 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 1,079 feet at an average 13.5% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.
| Distance | 25.5 mi (41.1 km) |
| Elevation gain | 5,718 ft (1,743 m) |
| Average gain | 224 ft per mile (42 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 5.4 mi, 818 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 51.5% |
| Runnable | 57% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 4 climbs, 4 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 14 of 100 |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 9% |
| Mild uphill | 17% |
| Moderate uphill | 9% |
| Steep uphill | 17% |
| Mild downhill | 21% |
| Moderate downhill | 11% |
| Steep downhill | 17% |
Hell's Canyon Devil Loop has 5,718 ft (1,743 m) of elevation gain over 25.5 miles (41.1 km). That averages 224 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Hell's Canyon Devil Loop is 14 of 100. That is harder than 81.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Hell's Canyon Devil Loop runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 818 ft (249 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 51.5%.
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