Twin Peaks Trail

Capitol State Forest, Washington, United States

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 2,597 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Twin Peaks Trail is a 9.2-mile loop route in Capitol State Forest, Washington, United States, gaining 2,597 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 1,469 feet at an average 18.6% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,597 ft (792 m)
Average gain	282 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 1,569 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.7%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	29%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Twin Peaks Trail

How much elevation gain does Twin Peaks Trail have?

Twin Peaks Trail has 2,597 ft (792 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 282 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Twin Peaks Trail?

The difficulty score for Twin Peaks Trail is 12.4 of 100. That is harder than 77.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Twin Peaks Trail?

The longest climb on Twin Peaks Trail runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 1,569 ft (478 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.7%.