Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo

Humboldt County, California, United States

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 1,896 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,896 ft (578 m)
Average gain	198 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 877 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.7%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	10.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo

How much elevation gain does Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo have?

Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo has 1,896 ft (578 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.4 km). That averages 198 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo?

The difficulty score for Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo is 10.3 of 100. That is harder than 70.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo?

The longest climb on Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 877 ft (267 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.7%.