LaCrosse Pass Trail

Jefferson County, Washington, United States

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 4,630 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

LaCrosse Pass Trail is a 8.1-mile loop route in Jefferson County, Washington, United States, gaining 4,630 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 1,858 feet at an average 37.7% grade. Only 16% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,630 ft (1,411 m)
Average gain	570 ft per mile (108 m per km)
Longest climb	1.7 mi, 1,858 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.7%
Runnable	16% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	18 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Steep uphill	38%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	46%

Questions about LaCrosse Pass Trail

How much elevation gain does LaCrosse Pass Trail have?

LaCrosse Pass Trail has 4,630 ft (1,411 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 570 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is LaCrosse Pass Trail?

The difficulty score for LaCrosse Pass Trail is 18 of 100. That is harder than 88.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 16% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on LaCrosse Pass Trail?

The longest climb on LaCrosse Pass Trail runs 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and gains 1,858 ft (566 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.7%.