Dipsea Race route

Mount Tamalpais State Park, California, United States

11.6 miles (18.7 km) · 2,422 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	11.6 mi (18.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,422 ft (738 m)
Average gain	209 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 446 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.9%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Front-loaded climb
Difficulty score	9.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	49%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Dipsea Race route

How much elevation gain does Dipsea Race route have?

Dipsea Race route has 2,422 ft (738 m) of elevation gain over 11.6 miles (18.7 km). That averages 209 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dipsea Race route?

The difficulty score for Dipsea Race route is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 66% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Dipsea Race route?

The longest climb on Dipsea Race route runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 446 ft (136 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.9%.