Crystal Range: Pyramid Peak & Mt Price Loop (CA)

El Dorado County, California, United States

20.3 miles (32.6 km) · 5,441 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Crystal Range: Pyramid Peak & Mt Price Loop (CA) is a 20.3-mile loop route in El Dorado County, California, United States, gaining 5,614 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 2,244 feet at an average 8.4% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	20.3 mi (32.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,441 ft (1,659 m)
Average gain	268 ft per mile (51 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 997 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	72.5%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Crystal Range: Pyramid Peak & Mt Price Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does Crystal Range: Pyramid Peak & Mt Price Loop (CA) have?

Crystal Range: Pyramid Peak & Mt Price Loop (CA) has 5,441 ft (1,659 m) of elevation gain over 20.3 miles (32.6 km). That averages 268 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Crystal Range: Pyramid Peak & Mt Price Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Crystal Range: Pyramid Peak & Mt Price Loop (CA) is 14.4 of 100. That is harder than 82.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Crystal Range: Pyramid Peak & Mt Price Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Crystal Range: Pyramid Peak & Mt Price Loop (CA) runs 4.6 miles (7.3 km) and gains 997 ft (304 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 72.5%.