Owyhigh Lakes Loop

Pierce County, Washington, United States

35.2 miles (56.7 km) · 9,179 ft elevation gain · Loop · 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 52 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)	9 h 50 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)	11 h 48 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)	13 h 46 min

Route facts

Distance	35.2 mi (56.7 km)
Elevation gain	9,179 ft (2,798 m)
Average gain	261 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	10.3 mi, 3,134 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.5%
Runnable	45% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	15.2 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Owyhigh Lakes Loop

How long does it take to run Owyhigh Lakes Loop?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Owyhigh Lakes Loop takes about 9 h 50 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 7 h 52 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 11 h 48 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 have?

Owyhigh Lakes Loop has 9,179 ft (2,798 m) of elevation gain over 35.2 miles (56.7 km). That averages 261 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Owyhigh Lakes Loop?

The difficulty score for Owyhigh Lakes Loop is 15.2 of 100. That is harder than 87.1% 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?

The longest climb on Owyhigh Lakes Loop runs 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and gains 3,134 ft (955 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.5%.