Dipsea Trail

CA, USA

6.6 miles (10.6 km) · 1,499 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	6.6 mi (10.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,499 ft (457 m)
Average gain	227 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 1,206 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.3%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	11.1 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 1,499 ft (457 m) of elevation gain over 6.6 miles (10.6 km). That averages 227 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dipsea Trail?

The difficulty score for Dipsea Trail is 11.1 of 100. That is harder than 78.2% 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 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and gains 1,206 ft (368 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.3%.