White Clouds Wilderness Loop

Custer County, Idaho, United States

24.6 miles (39.6 km) · 5,638 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

White Clouds Wilderness Loop is a 24.6-mile loop route in Custer County, Idaho, United States, gaining 5,638 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 1,804 feet at an average 8.7% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	24.6 mi (39.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,638 ft (1,718 m)
Average gain	229 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 1,511 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	63.9%
Runnable	49% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	18.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about White Clouds Wilderness Loop

How much elevation gain does White Clouds Wilderness Loop have?

White Clouds Wilderness Loop has 5,638 ft (1,718 m) of elevation gain over 24.6 miles (39.6 km). That averages 229 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is White Clouds Wilderness Loop?

The difficulty score for White Clouds Wilderness Loop is 18.1 of 100. That is harder than 88.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on White Clouds Wilderness Loop?

The longest climb on White Clouds Wilderness Loop runs 4.9 miles (8.0 km) and gains 1,511 ft (461 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 63.9%.