Ruth Mountain (WA)

Whatcom County, Washington, United States

13.9 miles (22.3 km) · 4,498 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.9 mi (22.3 km)
Elevation gain	4,498 ft (1,371 m)
Average gain	325 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 3,940 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.6%
Runnable	38% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Ruth Mountain (WA)

How much elevation gain does Ruth Mountain (WA) have?

Ruth Mountain (WA) has 4,498 ft (1,371 m) of elevation gain over 13.9 miles (22.3 km). That averages 325 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruth Mountain (WA)?

The difficulty score for Ruth Mountain (WA) is 15.6 of 100. That is harder than 84.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 38% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ruth Mountain (WA)?

The longest climb on Ruth Mountain (WA) runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 3,940 ft (1,201 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.6%.