Mt Adams (WA)

Yakima County, Washington, United States

11.9 miles (19.2 km) · 6,792 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Adams (WA) is a 11.9-mile loop route in Yakima County, Washington, United States, gaining 6,792 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 5.9 miles gaining 6,730 feet at an average 21.5% grade. Only 17% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.9 mi (19.2 km)
Elevation gain	6,792 ft (2,070 m)
Average gain	569 ft per mile (108 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 6,702 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	60.9%
Runnable	17% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	38%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Mt Adams (WA)

How much elevation gain does Mt Adams (WA) have?

Mt Adams (WA) has 6,792 ft (2,070 m) of elevation gain over 11.9 miles (19.2 km). That averages 569 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Adams (WA)?

The difficulty score for Mt Adams (WA) is 23 of 100. That is harder than 93.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 17% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mt Adams (WA)?

The longest climb on Mt Adams (WA) runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 6,702 ft (2,043 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 60.9%.