Port of Skagit Nature Trails

Skagit County, Washington, United States

15.7 miles (25.3 km) · 649 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Port of Skagit Nature Trails is a 15.7-mile loop route in Skagit County, Washington, United States, gaining 649 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 263 feet at an average 0.4% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	15.7 mi (25.3 km)
Elevation gain	649 ft (198 m)
Average gain	41 ft per mile (8 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 150 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	7.3%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	1.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	45%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Port of Skagit Nature Trails

How much elevation gain does Port of Skagit Nature Trails have?

Port of Skagit Nature Trails has 649 ft (198 m) of elevation gain over 15.7 miles (25.3 km). That averages 41 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Port of Skagit Nature Trails?

The difficulty score for Port of Skagit Nature Trails is 1.2 of 100. That is harder than 15.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Port of Skagit Nature Trails?

The longest climb on Port of Skagit Nature Trails runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 150 ft (46 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 7.3%.