Evolution Loop (CA)

Fresno County, California, United States

52.8 miles (85.0 km) · 8,999 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground paceMoving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)11 h 01 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)13 h 46 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)16 h 32 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)19 h 17 min

Route facts

Distance52.8 mi (85.0 km)
Elevation gain8,999 ft (2,743 m)
Average gain170 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb17.0 mi, 3,793 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade24.5%
Runnable71% of the route
Climbs / descents4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeBack-loaded climb
Difficulty score9.3 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat29%
Mild uphill14%
Moderate uphill10%
Steep uphill11%
Mild downhill17%
Moderate downhill12%
Steep downhill9%

Questions about Evolution Loop (CA)

How long does it take to run Evolution Loop (CA)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Evolution Loop (CA) takes about 13 h 46 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 11 h 01 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 16 h 32 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Evolution Loop (CA) have?

Evolution Loop (CA) has 8,999 ft (2,743 m) of elevation gain over 52.8 miles (85.0 km). That averages 170 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Evolution Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Evolution Loop (CA) is 9.3 of 100. That is harder than 71.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Evolution Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Evolution Loop (CA) runs 17.0 miles (27.4 km) and gains 3,793 ft (1,156 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.5%.

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