Mt. Stuart

Chelan County, Washington, United States

12.3 miles (19.8 km) · 8,004 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt. Stuart is a 12.3-mile loop route in Chelan County, Washington, United States, gaining 8,107 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 2,060 feet at an average 46.2% grade. Only 22% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.3 mi (19.8 km)
Elevation gain	8,004 ft (2,440 m)
Average gain	650 ft per mile (123 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 5,075 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	104.2%
Runnable	21% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Mt. Stuart

How much elevation gain does Mt. Stuart have?

Mt. Stuart has 8,004 ft (2,440 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.8 km). That averages 650 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt. Stuart?

The difficulty score for Mt. Stuart is 20 of 100. That is harder than 90.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 21% 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. Stuart?

The longest climb on Mt. Stuart runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 5,075 ft (1,547 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 104.2%.