Madrona Loop

The 1.8 miles roll continuously through 3 distinct climbs, adding up to 294 ft of gain without one dominant ascent. The main climb starts around mile 1.4 and runs 0.25 miles, gaining 115 ft at an average 8.7%. The steepest sustained pitch averages 19% and begins just past mile 1.2. You finish 39 ft below the start, so an out-and-back saves the climbing for the return.

It climbs more per mile than 87% of trails in Tacoma.