Mt. Stone (WA)

Mason County, Washington, United States

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 4,887 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt. Stone (WA) is a 8.8-mile loop route in Mason County, Washington, United States, gaining 4,947 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 4.3 miles gaining 4,880 feet at an average 21.1% grade. Only 18% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,887 ft (1,490 m)
Average gain	553 ft per mile (105 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 4,767 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	69.8%
Runnable	18% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	39%

Questions about Mt. Stone (WA)

How much elevation gain does Mt. Stone (WA) have?

Mt. Stone (WA) has 4,887 ft (1,490 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 553 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt. Stone (WA)?

The difficulty score for Mt. Stone (WA) is 18.3 of 100. That is harder than 88.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 18% 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. Stone (WA)?

The longest climb on Mt. Stone (WA) runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 4,767 ft (1,453 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 69.8%.