Mt Daniel (WA)

Kittitas County, Washington, United States

15.6 miles (25.1 km) · 5,427 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Daniel (WA) is a 15.6-mile loop route in Kittitas County, Washington, United States, gaining 5,436 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.8 miles gaining 2,298 feet at an average 15.4% grade. Only 34% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.6 mi (25.1 km)
Elevation gain	5,427 ft (1,654 m)
Average gain	348 ft per mile (66 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 4,515 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39%
Runnable	34% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Mt Daniel (WA)

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

Mt Daniel (WA) has 5,427 ft (1,654 m) of elevation gain over 15.6 miles (25.1 km). That averages 348 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Daniel (WA)?

The difficulty score for Mt Daniel (WA) is 17.7 of 100. That is harder than 88% of routes at a similar distance. About 34% 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 Daniel (WA)?

The longest climb on Mt Daniel (WA) runs 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and gains 4,515 ft (1,376 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39%.