Mt. Jefferson

Linn County, Oregon, United States

14.3 miles (23.0 km) · 7,284 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.3 mi (23.0 km)
Elevation gain	7,284 ft (2,220 m)
Average gain	509 ft per mile (96 m per km)
Longest climb	7.4 mi, 7,118 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	77.5%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 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
Flat	0%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	23%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	20%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Mt. Jefferson

How much elevation gain does Mt. Jefferson have?

Mt. Jefferson has 7,284 ft (2,220 m) of elevation gain over 14.3 miles (23.0 km). That averages 509 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt. Jefferson?

The difficulty score for Mt. Jefferson is 20.7 of 100. That is harder than 91.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% 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. Jefferson?

The longest climb on Mt. Jefferson runs 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and gains 7,118 ft (2,170 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 77.5%.