Boy Scout Trail, Joshua Tree NP (CA)

San Bernardino County, California, United States

15.9 miles (25.6 km) · 1,706 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance15.9 mi (25.6 km)
Elevation gain1,706 ft (520 m)
Average gain107 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb5.1 mi, 1,337 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade21.2%
Runnable86% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score6.3 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat20%
Mild uphill30%
Moderate uphill6%
Steep uphill4%
Mild downhill31%
Moderate downhill5%
Steep downhill4%

Questions about Boy Scout Trail, Joshua Tree NP (CA)

How much elevation gain does Boy Scout Trail, Joshua Tree NP (CA) have?

Boy Scout Trail, Joshua Tree NP (CA) has 1,706 ft (520 m) of elevation gain over 15.9 miles (25.6 km). That averages 107 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boy Scout Trail, Joshua Tree NP (CA)?

The difficulty score for Boy Scout Trail, Joshua Tree NP (CA) is 6.3 of 100. That is harder than 51.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Boy Scout Trail, Joshua Tree NP (CA)?

The longest climb on Boy Scout Trail, Joshua Tree NP (CA) runs 5.1 miles (8.1 km) and gains 1,337 ft (407 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.2%.

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