Silver Falls State Park Perimeter Loop

Marion County, Oregon, United States

18.2 miles (29.4 km) · 2,978 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	18.2 mi (29.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,978 ft (908 m)
Average gain	163 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 1,331 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.5%
Runnable	67% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Silver Falls State Park Perimeter Loop

How much elevation gain does Silver Falls State Park Perimeter Loop have?

Silver Falls State Park Perimeter Loop has 2,978 ft (908 m) of elevation gain over 18.2 miles (29.4 km). That averages 163 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Silver Falls State Park Perimeter Loop?

The difficulty score for Silver Falls State Park Perimeter Loop is 8.8 of 100. That is harder than 64.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Silver Falls State Park Perimeter Loop?

The longest climb on Silver Falls State Park Perimeter Loop runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 1,331 ft (406 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.5%.