El Cajon Mountain (CA)

San Diego County, California, United States

11.2 miles (18.1 km) · 3,543 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance11.2 mi (18.1 km)
Elevation gain3,543 ft (1,080 m)
Average gain315 ft per mile (60 m per km)
Longest climb1.5 mi, 1,036 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade32%
Runnable30% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score14.7 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat3%
Mild uphill10%
Moderate uphill7%
Steep uphill31%
Mild downhill11%
Moderate downhill6%
Steep downhill32%

Questions about El Cajon Mountain (CA)

How much elevation gain does El Cajon Mountain (CA) have?

El Cajon Mountain (CA) has 3,543 ft (1,080 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.1 km). That averages 315 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is El Cajon Mountain (CA)?

The difficulty score for El Cajon Mountain (CA) is 14.7 of 100. That is harder than 82.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on El Cajon Mountain (CA)?

The longest climb on El Cajon Mountain (CA) runs 1.5 miles (2.5 km) and gains 1,036 ft (316 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32%.

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