Wallowa River Loop

Wallowa County, Oregon, United States

27.6 miles (44.4 km) · 4,453 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	27.6 mi (44.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,453 ft (1,357 m)
Average gain	161 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	14.6 mi, 3,822 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19%
Runnable	67% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Wallowa River Loop

How much elevation gain does Wallowa River Loop have?

Wallowa River Loop has 4,453 ft (1,357 m) of elevation gain over 27.6 miles (44.4 km). That averages 161 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wallowa River Loop?

The difficulty score for Wallowa River Loop is 13.5 of 100. That is harder than 80.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wallowa River Loop?

The longest climb on Wallowa River Loop runs 14.6 miles (23.4 km) and gains 3,822 ft (1,165 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19%.