Mt St Helens (WA)

Skamania County, Washington, United States

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 5,020 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt St Helens (WA) is a 9.3-mile loop route in Skamania County, Washington, United States, gaining 5,040 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 4.5 miles gaining 4,708 feet at an average 19.2% grade. Only 22% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	5,020 ft (1,530 m)
Average gain	538 ft per mile (102 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 4,580 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	47.1%
Runnable	22% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	34%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	36%

Questions about Mt St Helens (WA)

How much elevation gain does Mt St Helens (WA) have?

Mt St Helens (WA) has 5,020 ft (1,530 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 538 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt St Helens (WA)?

The difficulty score for Mt St Helens (WA) is 19 of 100. That is harder than 89.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 22% 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 St Helens (WA)?

The longest climb on Mt St Helens (WA) runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 4,580 ft (1,396 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47.1%.