Dipsea Trail

CA, USA

6.6 miles (10.6 km) · 1,491 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Dipsea Trail is a 6.6 mile route in CA, USA. The course features 1,491 feet of elevation gain and 1,933 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 2.2 miles, gaining 1,184 feet. Approximately 44% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mostly flat. Difficulty is rated 11.3 out of 10, placing it in the 68.8th percentile. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring CA's mountain terrain.

Route facts

Distance	6.6 mi (10.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,491 ft (454 m)
Average gain	226 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 836 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.3%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	12.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	19%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Dipsea Trail

How much elevation gain does Dipsea Trail have?

Dipsea Trail has 1,491 ft (454 m) of elevation gain over 6.6 miles (10.6 km). That averages 226 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dipsea Trail?

The difficulty score for Dipsea Trail is 12.4 of 100. That is harder than 77.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% 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 Trail?

The longest climb on Dipsea Trail runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 836 ft (255 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.3%.