Mount Margaret Loop (WA)

Skamania County, Washington, United States

24.5 miles (39.4 km) · 6,119 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mount Margaret Loop (WA) is a 24.5-mile loop route in Skamania County, Washington, United States, gaining 6,106 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.0 miles gaining 3,451 feet at an average 8.5% grade. About 47% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	24.5 mi (39.4 km)
Elevation gain	6,119 ft (1,865 m)
Average gain	250 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 3,159 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.5%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Mount Margaret Loop (WA)

How much elevation gain does Mount Margaret Loop (WA) have?

Mount Margaret Loop (WA) has 6,119 ft (1,865 m) of elevation gain over 24.5 miles (39.4 km). That averages 250 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Margaret Loop (WA)?

The difficulty score for Mount Margaret Loop (WA) is 14.2 of 100. That is harder than 81.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% 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 Margaret Loop (WA)?

The longest climb on Mount Margaret Loop (WA) runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 3,159 ft (963 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.5%.