Skykomish loop

Sultan, Washington, United States

25.8 miles (41.6 km) · 5,665 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Skykomish loop is a 25.8-mile loop route in Sultan, Washington, United States, gaining 5,681 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.3 miles gaining 2,976 feet at an average 8.2% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	25.8 mi (41.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,665 ft (1,727 m)
Average gain	219 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	6.3 mi, 2,732 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.1%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.4 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Skykomish loop

How much elevation gain does Skykomish loop have?

Skykomish loop has 5,665 ft (1,727 m) of elevation gain over 25.8 miles (41.6 km). That averages 219 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Skykomish loop?

The difficulty score for Skykomish loop is 13.4 of 100. That is harder than 80% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Skykomish loop?

The longest climb on Skykomish loop runs 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and gains 2,732 ft (833 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.1%.