Mount Baker (WA)

Whatcom County, Washington, United States

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

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 92.9% 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%.