Paradise Triple Peak Half Marathon

Lewis County, Washington, United States

14.2 miles (22.8 km) · 4,796 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Paradise Triple Peak Half Marathon is a 14.2-mile loop route in Lewis County, Washington, United States, gaining 4,808 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 1,972 feet at an average 14.3% grade. Only 34% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	14.2 mi (22.8 km)
Elevation gain	4,796 ft (1,462 m)
Average gain	339 ft per mile (64 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 1,887 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	36.4%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Paradise Triple Peak Half Marathon

How much elevation gain does Paradise Triple Peak Half Marathon have?

Paradise Triple Peak Half Marathon has 4,796 ft (1,462 m) of elevation gain over 14.2 miles (22.8 km). That averages 339 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Paradise Triple Peak Half Marathon?

The difficulty score for Paradise Triple Peak Half Marathon is 15.9 of 100. That is harder than 85.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Paradise Triple Peak Half Marathon?

The longest climb on Paradise Triple Peak Half Marathon runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 1,887 ft (575 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36.4%.