Ragged Ridge (WA)

Skagit County, Washington, United States

21.0 miles (33.9 km) · 11,324 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ragged Ridge (WA) is a 21.0-mile loop route in Skagit County, Washington, United States, gaining 11,253 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.4 miles gaining 2,851 feet at an average 15.6% grade. Only 26% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.0 mi (33.9 km)
Elevation gain	11,324 ft (3,452 m)
Average gain	538 ft per mile (102 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 5,046 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	97.1%
Runnable	26% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Ragged Ridge (WA)

How much elevation gain does Ragged Ridge (WA) have?

Ragged Ridge (WA) has 11,324 ft (3,452 m) of elevation gain over 21.0 miles (33.9 km). That averages 538 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ragged Ridge (WA)?

The difficulty score for Ragged Ridge (WA) is 19.9 of 100. That is harder than 90.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 26% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ragged Ridge (WA)?

The longest climb on Ragged Ridge (WA) runs 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and gains 5,046 ft (1,538 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 97.1%.