Icicle Creek Big Loop

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, United States

30.0 miles (48.2 km) · 10,489 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	30.0 mi (48.2 km)
Elevation gain	10,489 ft (3,197 m)
Average gain	350 ft per mile (66 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 4,631 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.9%
Runnable	34% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.3 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Icicle Creek Big Loop

How much elevation gain does Icicle Creek Big Loop have?

Icicle Creek Big Loop has 10,489 ft (3,197 m) of elevation gain over 30.0 miles (48.2 km). That averages 350 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Icicle Creek Big Loop?

The difficulty score for Icicle Creek Big Loop is 17.3 of 100. That is harder than 87.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 34% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Icicle Creek Big Loop?

The longest climb on Icicle Creek Big Loop runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and gains 4,631 ft (1,412 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.9%.