Artist's Palette Loop (CA)

Inyo County, California, United States

13.1 miles (21.1 km) · 1,718 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.1 mi (21.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,718 ft (524 m)
Average gain	131 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 1,090 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.5%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	21%

Questions about Artist's Palette Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does Artist's Palette Loop (CA) have?

Artist's Palette Loop (CA) has 1,718 ft (524 m) of elevation gain over 13.1 miles (21.1 km). That averages 131 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Artist's Palette Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Artist's Palette Loop (CA) is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 63.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Artist's Palette Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Artist's Palette Loop (CA) runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 1,090 ft (332 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.5%.