North Cascades High Route

Whatcom County, Washington, United States

123.5 miles (198.8 km) · 55,047 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

North Cascades High Route covers 123.5 miles across Whatcom County, Washington, United States. Runners face 55,047 feet of climbing with 54,965 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 27.9 miles with 393 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 447 feet per mile. The course is 32% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 24.4 puts it in the top 9.200000000000003% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Washington adventures.