Wonderland Trail (WA)

Pierce County, Washington, United States

78.6 miles (126.5 km) · 25,224 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	78.6 mi (126.5 km)
Elevation gain	25,224 ft (7,688 m)
Average gain	321 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 2,904 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	57.4%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	9 climbs, 8 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	17.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	15%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Wonderland Trail (WA)

How much elevation gain does Wonderland Trail (WA) have?

Wonderland Trail (WA) has 25,224 ft (7,688 m) of elevation gain over 78.6 miles (126.5 km). That averages 321 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wonderland Trail (WA)?

The difficulty score for Wonderland Trail (WA) is 17.2 of 100. That is harder than 87.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wonderland Trail (WA)?

The longest climb on Wonderland Trail (WA) runs 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and gains 2,904 ft (885 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 57.4%.