Klickitat Loop Trail

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington, United States

23.8 miles (38.2 km) · 5,719 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Klickitat Loop Trail is a 23.8-mile loop route in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington, United States, gaining 5,719 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.2 miles gaining 1,987 feet at an average 13.7% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	23.8 mi (38.2 km)
Elevation gain	5,719 ft (1,743 m)
Average gain	241 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 1,735 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	45.8%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Klickitat Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Klickitat Loop Trail have?

Klickitat Loop Trail has 5,719 ft (1,743 m) of elevation gain over 23.8 miles (38.2 km). That averages 241 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Klickitat Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Klickitat Loop Trail is 13.3 of 100. That is harder than 79.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Klickitat Loop Trail?

The longest climb on Klickitat Loop Trail runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 1,735 ft (529 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.8%.