Mount Aix to Nelson Ridge Lollipop (WA)

Yakima County, Washington, United States

27.1 miles (43.7 km) · 9,713 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	27.1 mi (43.7 km)
Elevation gain	9,713 ft (2,960 m)
Average gain	358 ft per mile (68 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 3,566 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	67.3%
Runnable	23% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	18.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Mount Aix to Nelson Ridge Lollipop (WA)

How much elevation gain does Mount Aix to Nelson Ridge Lollipop (WA) have?

Mount Aix to Nelson Ridge Lollipop (WA) has 9,713 ft (2,960 m) of elevation gain over 27.1 miles (43.7 km). That averages 358 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Aix to Nelson Ridge Lollipop (WA)?

The difficulty score for Mount Aix to Nelson Ridge Lollipop (WA) is 18.2 of 100. That is harder than 88.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 23% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mount Aix to Nelson Ridge Lollipop (WA)?

The longest climb on Mount Aix to Nelson Ridge Lollipop (WA) runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 3,566 ft (1,087 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 67.3%.