Salmon River - Green Canyon Loop

Clackamas County, Oregon, United States

16.9 miles (27.1 km) · 4,958 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	16.9 mi (27.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,958 ft (1,511 m)
Average gain	294 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 2,215 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.5%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Salmon River - Green Canyon Loop

How much elevation gain does Salmon River - Green Canyon Loop have?

Salmon River - Green Canyon Loop has 4,958 ft (1,511 m) of elevation gain over 16.9 miles (27.1 km). That averages 294 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Salmon River - Green Canyon Loop?

The difficulty score for Salmon River - Green Canyon Loop is 14.5 of 100. That is harder than 82.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Salmon River - Green Canyon Loop?

The longest climb on Salmon River - Green Canyon Loop runs 4.6 miles (7.3 km) and gains 2,215 ft (675 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.5%.