Olympic National Park Grand Loop (WA)

Clallam County, Washington, United States

44.4 miles (71.4 km) · 12,931 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground pace	Moving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)	10 h 53 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)	13 h 36 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)	16 h 19 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)	19 h 02 min

Route facts

Distance	44.4 mi (71.4 km)
Elevation gain	12,931 ft (3,942 m)
Average gain	291 ft per mile (55 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 3,219 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.6%
Runnable	41% of the route
Climbs / descents	6 climbs, 8 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	16 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Olympic National Park Grand Loop (WA)

How long does it take to run Olympic National Park Grand Loop (WA)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Olympic National Park Grand Loop (WA) takes about 13 h 36 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 10 h 53 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 16 h 19 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Olympic National Park Grand Loop (WA) have?

Olympic National Park Grand Loop (WA) has 12,931 ft (3,942 m) of elevation gain over 44.4 miles (71.4 km). That averages 291 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Olympic National Park Grand Loop (WA)?

The difficulty score for Olympic National Park Grand Loop (WA) is 16 of 100. That is harder than 88.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Olympic National Park Grand Loop (WA)?

The longest climb on Olympic National Park Grand Loop (WA) runs 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and gains 3,219 ft (981 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.6%.