Big Laguna Trail

CA, USA

9.8 miles (15.8 km) · 916 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Big Laguna Trail is a 9.8-mile loop route in CA, USA, gaining 916 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 649 feet at an average 3.0% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.8 km)
Elevation gain	916 ft (279 m)
Average gain	93 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 554 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.2%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	7.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	51%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Big Laguna Trail

How much elevation gain does Big Laguna Trail have?

Big Laguna Trail has 916 ft (279 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.8 km). That averages 93 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Big Laguna Trail?

The difficulty score for Big Laguna Trail is 7.9 of 100. That is harder than 60.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Big Laguna Trail?

The longest climb on Big Laguna Trail runs 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and gains 554 ft (169 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.2%.