Desolation 7 Summits (CA)

El Dorado County, California, United States

29.1 miles (46.9 km) · 10,131 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance29.1 mi (46.9 km)
Elevation gain10,131 ft (3,088 m)
Average gain348 ft per mile (66 m per km)
Longest climb6.9 mi, 1,467 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade54%
Runnable40% of the route
Climbs / descents4 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score17.4 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat7%
Mild uphill10%
Moderate uphill5%
Steep uphill28%
Mild downhill13%
Moderate downhill10%
Steep downhill27%

Questions about Desolation 7 Summits (CA)

How much elevation gain does Desolation 7 Summits (CA) have?

Desolation 7 Summits (CA) has 10,131 ft (3,088 m) of elevation gain over 29.1 miles (46.9 km). That averages 348 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Desolation 7 Summits (CA)?

The difficulty score for Desolation 7 Summits (CA) is 17.4 of 100. That is harder than 87.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 40% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Desolation 7 Summits (CA)?

The longest climb on Desolation 7 Summits (CA) runs 6.9 miles (11.2 km) and gains 1,467 ft (447 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54%.

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