Mount Cruiser

Mason County, Washington, United States

20.9 miles (33.6 km) · 5,819 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mount Cruiser is a 20.9-mile loop route in Mason County, Washington, United States, gaining 6,025 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 10.5 miles gaining 5,551 feet at an average 9.3% grade. About 48% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.9 mi (33.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,819 ft (1,774 m)
Average gain	279 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb	10.1 mi, 5,084 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	53.5%
Runnable	48% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Mount Cruiser

How much elevation gain does Mount Cruiser have?

Mount Cruiser has 5,819 ft (1,774 m) of elevation gain over 20.9 miles (33.6 km). That averages 279 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Cruiser?

The difficulty score for Mount Cruiser is 14.3 of 100. That is harder than 81.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 48% 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 Cruiser?

The longest climb on Mount Cruiser runs 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and gains 5,084 ft (1,550 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 53.5%.