Mount Baker (WA)

Whatcom County, Washington, United States

14.9 miles (23.9 km) · 7,187 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mount Baker (WA) is a 14.9-mile loop route in Whatcom County, Washington, United States, gaining 7,431 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.3 miles gaining 7,300 feet at an average 18.9% grade. Only 21% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.9 mi (23.9 km)
Elevation gain	7,187 ft (2,191 m)
Average gain	483 ft per mile (92 m per km)
Longest climb	7.3 mi, 7,087 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	85%
Runnable	21% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	36%

Questions about Mount Baker (WA)

How much elevation gain does Mount Baker (WA) have?

Mount Baker (WA) has 7,187 ft (2,191 m) of elevation gain over 14.9 miles (23.9 km). That averages 483 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Baker (WA)?

The difficulty score for Mount Baker (WA) is 20.7 of 100. That is harder than 91.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 21% 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 Baker (WA)?

The longest climb on Mount Baker (WA) runs 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and gains 7,087 ft (2,160 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 85%.