Mt Shuksan, Sulphide Glacier (WA)

Whatcom County, Washington, United States

14.2 miles (22.8 km) · 6,726 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Shuksan, Sulphide Glacier (WA) is a 14.2-mile loop route in Whatcom County, Washington, United States, gaining 6,726 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.1 miles gaining 6,660 feet at an average 17.5% grade. Only 28% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.2 mi (22.8 km)
Elevation gain	6,726 ft (2,050 m)
Average gain	474 ft per mile (90 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 6,562 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	68%
Runnable	28% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	0%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	30%
Mild downhill	0%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Mt Shuksan, Sulphide Glacier (WA)

How much elevation gain does Mt Shuksan, Sulphide Glacier (WA) have?

Mt Shuksan, Sulphide Glacier (WA) has 6,726 ft (2,050 m) of elevation gain over 14.2 miles (22.8 km). That averages 474 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Shuksan, Sulphide Glacier (WA)?

The difficulty score for Mt Shuksan, Sulphide Glacier (WA) is 19.8 of 100. That is harder than 90.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 28% 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 Shuksan, Sulphide Glacier (WA)?

The longest climb on Mt Shuksan, Sulphide Glacier (WA) runs 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and gains 6,562 ft (2,000 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 68%.