Suntop Trail

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington, United States

11.5 miles (18.6 km) · 3,684 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Suntop Trail is a 11.5-mile loop route in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington, United States, gaining 3,684 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 3.8 miles gaining 2,481 feet at an average 15.9% grade. Only 22% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.5 mi (18.6 km)
Elevation gain	3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Average gain	319 ft per mile (60 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 2,796 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.2%
Runnable	22% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	41%

Questions about Suntop Trail

How much elevation gain does Suntop Trail have?

Suntop Trail has 3,684 ft (1,123 m) of elevation gain over 11.5 miles (18.6 km). That averages 319 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Suntop Trail?

The difficulty score for Suntop Trail is 16.5 of 100. That is harder than 86% of routes at a similar distance. About 22% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Suntop Trail?

The longest climb on Suntop Trail runs 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and gains 2,796 ft (852 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.2%.