El Moro Canyon Loop (CA)

Orange County, California, United States

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 1,222 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,222 ft (373 m)
Average gain	138 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 865 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.6%
Runnable	76% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	33%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about El Moro Canyon Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does El Moro Canyon Loop (CA) have?

El Moro Canyon Loop (CA) has 1,222 ft (373 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 138 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is El Moro Canyon Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for El Moro Canyon Loop (CA) is 5.1 of 100. That is harder than 43.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% 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 Moro Canyon Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on El Moro Canyon Loop (CA) runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 865 ft (264 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.6%.