Candlelight Peak Traverse

Inyo County, California, United States

10.5 miles (16.9 km) · 4,537 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	10.5 mi (16.9 km)
Elevation gain	4,537 ft (1,383 m)
Average gain	432 ft per mile (82 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 4,121 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.9%
Runnable	14% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	24.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	38%

Questions about Candlelight Peak Traverse

How much elevation gain does Candlelight Peak Traverse have?

Candlelight Peak Traverse has 4,537 ft (1,383 m) of elevation gain over 10.5 miles (16.9 km). That averages 432 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Candlelight Peak Traverse?

The difficulty score for Candlelight Peak Traverse is 24.6 of 100. That is harder than 94.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 14% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Candlelight Peak Traverse?

The longest climb on Candlelight Peak Traverse runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 4,121 ft (1,256 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.9%.