Western States 100

Tahoe National Forest, California, United States

99.8 miles (160.6 km) · 16,772 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	99.8 mi (160.6 km)
Elevation gain	16,772 ft (5,112 m)
Average gain	168 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 1,496 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.1%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	8 climbs, 10 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	13.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Western States 100

How much elevation gain does Western States 100 have?

Western States 100 has 16,772 ft (5,112 m) of elevation gain over 99.8 miles (160.6 km). That averages 168 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Western States 100?

The difficulty score for Western States 100 is 13.4 of 100. That is harder than 79.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 64% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Western States 100?

The longest climb on Western States 100 runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 1,496 ft (456 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.1%.