White Pass to Pilot Ridge Loop (WA)

Snohomish County, Washington, United States

29.4 miles (47.3 km) · 7,719 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	29.4 mi (47.3 km)
Elevation gain	7,719 ft (2,353 m)
Average gain	263 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	9.4 mi, 3,988 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.6%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about White Pass to Pilot Ridge Loop (WA)

How much elevation gain does White Pass to Pilot Ridge Loop (WA) have?

White Pass to Pilot Ridge Loop (WA) has 7,719 ft (2,353 m) of elevation gain over 29.4 miles (47.3 km). That averages 263 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is White Pass to Pilot Ridge Loop (WA)?

The difficulty score for White Pass to Pilot Ridge Loop (WA) is 15 of 100. That is harder than 83.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% 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 Pass to Pilot Ridge Loop (WA)?

The longest climb on White Pass to Pilot Ridge Loop (WA) runs 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and gains 3,988 ft (1,215 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.6%.