Wy'east Howl 50k

Hood River County, Oregon, United States

31.6 miles (50.8 km) · 6,361 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · Race

Route facts

Distance	31.6 mi (50.8 km)
Elevation gain	6,361 ft (1,939 m)
Average gain	201 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 1,388 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.4%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	5 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Front-loaded climb
Difficulty score	13.6 of 100
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Wy'east Howl 50k

How much elevation gain does Wy'east Howl 50k have?

Wy'east Howl 50k has 6,361 ft (1,939 m) of elevation gain over 31.6 miles (50.8 km). That averages 201 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wy'east Howl 50k?

The difficulty score for Wy'east Howl 50k is 13.6 of 100. That is harder than 80.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wy'east Howl 50k?

The longest climb on Wy'east Howl 50k runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 1,388 ft (423 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.4%.