Around the Top Ridge Traverse (CA)

Around the Top Ridge Traverse (CA) is a 22.95 km trail point-to-point route in Alpine County, California, United States, gaining 1,443 m of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 198 m lower than it starts. The terrain covers 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. Approximately 41% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The longest climb covers 6.39 km gaining 543 m at up to 8.5% grade. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent. Compared to other routes in the Nstride database, this is a difficult route.

22.95

Distance

1,443

Elevation Gain

1,641

Elevation Loss

2,618

Start Elevation

206 m/km

Vert Rate

6.39

Longest Climb
+543

41%

Runnable

Point to Point

Shape

trail

Surface

mountainous

Terrain

10.9

Precipitation

73%

Humidity

14.7

Wind
W
all headwinds

1,074

Snow Level
High: 3,161
100% at risk

Map

3,161 m2,420 m

011.5 km22.9 km

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7°C

High

-1°C

Low

06:14

19:42

10.9 mm

Precipitation

73%

Humidity

14.7 km/h

W

Wind

1,074 m

100% at risk

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