Brown Mountain Loop (CA)

Los Angeles County, California, United States

15.8 miles (25.4 km) · 2,142 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	15.8 mi (25.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,142 ft (653 m)
Average gain	136 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	7.7 mi, 1,853 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.6%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	35%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Brown Mountain Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does Brown Mountain Loop (CA) have?

Brown Mountain Loop (CA) has 2,142 ft (653 m) of elevation gain over 15.8 miles (25.4 km). That averages 136 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Brown Mountain Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Brown Mountain Loop (CA) is 8.4 of 100. That is harder than 63% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Brown Mountain Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Brown Mountain Loop (CA) runs 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and gains 1,853 ft (565 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.6%.