Little Kachess Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, United States

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 1,397 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Little Kachess Trail is a 8.5-mile loop route in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, United States, gaining 1,397 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 0.9 miles gaining 373 feet at an average 7.7% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,397 ft (426 m)
Average gain	164 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	1.7 mi, 323 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.8%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	55%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Little Kachess Trail

How much elevation gain does Little Kachess Trail have?

Little Kachess Trail has 1,397 ft (426 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 164 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Little Kachess Trail?

The difficulty score for Little Kachess Trail is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 63.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Little Kachess Trail?

The longest climb on Little Kachess Trail runs 1.7 miles (2.7 km) and gains 323 ft (99 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.8%.