WyEast (Mt Hood) Sandy Glacier Traverse Loop (OR)

Clackamas County, Oregon, United States

17.6 miles (28.4 km) · 5,203 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	17.6 mi (28.4 km)
Elevation gain	5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Average gain	295 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 543 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.8%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about WyEast (Mt Hood) Sandy Glacier Traverse Loop (OR)

How much elevation gain does WyEast (Mt Hood) Sandy Glacier Traverse Loop (OR) have?

WyEast (Mt Hood) Sandy Glacier Traverse Loop (OR) has 5,203 ft (1,586 m) of elevation gain over 17.6 miles (28.4 km). That averages 295 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is WyEast (Mt Hood) Sandy Glacier Traverse Loop (OR)?

The difficulty score for WyEast (Mt Hood) Sandy Glacier Traverse Loop (OR) is 15.2 of 100. That is harder than 83.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on WyEast (Mt Hood) Sandy Glacier Traverse Loop (OR)?

The longest climb on WyEast (Mt Hood) Sandy Glacier Traverse Loop (OR) runs 4.6 miles (7.5 km) and gains 543 ft (166 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.8%.