Snowfield Peak (WA)

Whatcom County, Washington, United States

16.2 miles (26.0 km) · 8,118 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Snowfield Peak (WA) is a 16.2-mile loop route in Whatcom County, Washington, United States, gaining 8,133 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.0 miles gaining 5,947 feet at an average 29.7% grade. Only 20% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.2 mi (26.0 km)
Elevation gain	8,118 ft (2,474 m)
Average gain	503 ft per mile (95 m per km)
Longest climb	8.0 mi, 7,234 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	56.4%
Runnable	21% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	36%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Snowfield Peak (WA)

How much elevation gain does Snowfield Peak (WA) have?

Snowfield Peak (WA) has 8,118 ft (2,474 m) of elevation gain over 16.2 miles (26.0 km). That averages 503 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Snowfield Peak (WA)?

The difficulty score for Snowfield Peak (WA) is 19.3 of 100. That is harder than 89.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 21% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Snowfield Peak (WA)?

The longest climb on Snowfield Peak (WA) runs 8.0 miles (12.9 km) and gains 7,234 ft (2,205 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 56.4%.