Sol Duc River to Bogachiel Peak

Olympic National Park, Washington, United States

22.0 miles (35.4 km) · 6,156 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Sol Duc River to Bogachiel Peak is a 22.0-mile loop route in Olympic National Park, Washington, United States, gaining 6,189 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.8 miles gaining 3,875 feet at an average 8.3% grade. About 43% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	22.0 mi (35.4 km)
Elevation gain	6,156 ft (1,876 m)
Average gain	280 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 3,430 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.1%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.4 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Sol Duc River to Bogachiel Peak

How much elevation gain does Sol Duc River to Bogachiel Peak have?

Sol Duc River to Bogachiel Peak has 6,156 ft (1,876 m) of elevation gain over 22.0 miles (35.4 km). That averages 280 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sol Duc River to Bogachiel Peak?

The difficulty score for Sol Duc River to Bogachiel Peak is 14.4 of 100. That is harder than 82.1% 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 Sol Duc River to Bogachiel Peak?

The longest climb on Sol Duc River to Bogachiel Peak runs 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and gains 3,430 ft (1,046 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.1%.