Bear Creek Spire (CA)

Inyo County, California, United States

13.1 miles (21.1 km) · 3,758 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.1 mi (21.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,758 ft (1,146 m)
Average gain	286 ft per mile (54 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 3,198 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	73.5%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	17.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Bear Creek Spire (CA)

How much elevation gain does Bear Creek Spire (CA) have?

Bear Creek Spire (CA) has 3,758 ft (1,146 m) of elevation gain over 13.1 miles (21.1 km). That averages 286 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bear Creek Spire (CA)?

The difficulty score for Bear Creek Spire (CA) is 17.8 of 100. That is harder than 88.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bear Creek Spire (CA)?

The longest climb on Bear Creek Spire (CA) runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 3,198 ft (975 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 73.5%.