PCT-Herman Creek Loop (OR)

Hood River County, Oregon, United States

21.4 miles (34.4 km) · 3,483 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	21.4 mi (34.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,483 ft (1,062 m)
Average gain	163 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	6.7 mi, 2,307 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about PCT-Herman Creek Loop (OR)

How much elevation gain does PCT-Herman Creek Loop (OR) have?

PCT-Herman Creek Loop (OR) has 3,483 ft (1,062 m) of elevation gain over 21.4 miles (34.4 km). That averages 163 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is PCT-Herman Creek Loop (OR)?

The difficulty score for PCT-Herman Creek Loop (OR) is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on PCT-Herman Creek Loop (OR)?

The longest climb on PCT-Herman Creek Loop (OR) runs 6.7 miles (10.7 km) and gains 2,307 ft (703 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21%.