Lake Creek Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, United States

15.2 miles (24.4 km) · 4,601 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Lake Creek Trail is a 15.2-mile loop route in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, United States, gaining 4,601 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.9 miles gaining 2,701 feet at an average 11.8% grade. Only 15% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.2 mi (24.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,601 ft (1,402 m)
Average gain	303 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	9.5 mi, 4,449 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.3%
Runnable	15% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	20%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	38%

Questions about Lake Creek Trail

How much elevation gain does Lake Creek Trail have?

Lake Creek Trail has 4,601 ft (1,402 m) of elevation gain over 15.2 miles (24.4 km). That averages 303 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lake Creek Trail?

The difficulty score for Lake Creek Trail is 20.1 of 100. That is harder than 90.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 15% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Lake Creek Trail?

The longest climb on Lake Creek Trail runs 9.5 miles (15.2 km) and gains 4,449 ft (1,356 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.3%.