Owyhigh Lakes Loop (WA)

Pierce County, Washington, United States

34.0 miles (54.7 km) · 8,185 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)	7 h 13 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)	9 h 02 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)	10 h 50 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)	12 h 38 min

Route facts

Distance	34.0 mi (54.7 km)
Elevation gain	8,185 ft (2,495 m)
Average gain	241 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 3,381 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.9%
Runnable	45% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	14.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Owyhigh Lakes Loop (WA)

How long does it take to run Owyhigh Lakes Loop (WA)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Owyhigh Lakes Loop (WA) takes about 9 h 02 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 7 h 13 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 10 h 50 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Owyhigh Lakes Loop (WA) have?

Owyhigh Lakes Loop (WA) has 8,185 ft (2,495 m) of elevation gain over 34.0 miles (54.7 km). That averages 241 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Owyhigh Lakes Loop (WA)?

The difficulty score for Owyhigh Lakes Loop (WA) is 14.8 of 100. That is harder than 86.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 45% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Owyhigh Lakes Loop (WA)?

The longest climb on Owyhigh Lakes Loop (WA) runs 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and gains 3,381 ft (1,031 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.9%.