Middle Sister (OR)

Deschutes County, Oregon, United States

18.0 miles (29.0 km) · 5,130 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	18.0 mi (29.0 km)
Elevation gain	5,130 ft (1,564 m)
Average gain	285 ft per mile (54 m per km)
Longest climb	6.8 mi, 4,279 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40.9%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Middle Sister (OR)

How much elevation gain does Middle Sister (OR) have?

Middle Sister (OR) has 5,130 ft (1,564 m) of elevation gain over 18.0 miles (29.0 km). That averages 285 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Middle Sister (OR)?

The difficulty score for Middle Sister (OR) is 16.3 of 100. That is harder than 85.6% 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 Middle Sister (OR)?

The longest climb on Middle Sister (OR) runs 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and gains 4,279 ft (1,304 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40.9%.