Hurwal Traverse (OR)

Wallowa County, Oregon, United States

18.7 miles (30.1 km) · 7,723 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	18.7 mi (30.1 km)
Elevation gain	7,723 ft (2,354 m)
Average gain	413 ft per mile (78 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 4,698 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	50.5%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Hurwal Traverse (OR)

How much elevation gain does Hurwal Traverse (OR) have?

Hurwal Traverse (OR) has 7,723 ft (2,354 m) of elevation gain over 18.7 miles (30.1 km). That averages 413 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hurwal Traverse (OR)?

The difficulty score for Hurwal Traverse (OR) is 18.1 of 100. That is harder than 88.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hurwal Traverse (OR)?

The longest climb on Hurwal Traverse (OR) runs 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and gains 4,698 ft (1,432 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 50.5%.