Little Wildhorse Lakes Loop (OR)

Harney County, Oregon, United States

8.5 miles (13.6 km) · 2,614 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,614 ft (797 m)
Average gain	309 ft per mile (59 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 2,464 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.2%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	16.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Little Wildhorse Lakes Loop (OR)

How much elevation gain does Little Wildhorse Lakes Loop (OR) have?

Little Wildhorse Lakes Loop (OR) has 2,614 ft (797 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.6 km). That averages 309 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Little Wildhorse Lakes Loop (OR)?

The difficulty score for Little Wildhorse Lakes Loop (OR) is 16.8 of 100. That is harder than 86.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% 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 Wildhorse Lakes Loop (OR)?

The longest climb on Little Wildhorse Lakes Loop (OR) runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 2,464 ft (751 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.2%.