Canyon Creek Lakes Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA)

Trinity County, California, United States

16.2 miles (26.2 km) · 3,007 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	16.2 mi (26.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,007 ft (917 m)
Average gain	185 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	8.2 mi, 2,602 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Canyon Creek Lakes Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA)

How much elevation gain does Canyon Creek Lakes Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA) have?

Canyon Creek Lakes Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA) has 3,007 ft (917 m) of elevation gain over 16.2 miles (26.2 km). That averages 185 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Canyon Creek Lakes Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA)?

The difficulty score for Canyon Creek Lakes Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA) is 11.9 of 100. That is harder than 75.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Canyon Creek Lakes Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA)?

The longest climb on Canyon Creek Lakes Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA) runs 8.2 miles (13.3 km) and gains 2,602 ft (793 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21%.