Fourth of July Lake Loop

Alpine County, California, United States

15.9 miles (25.5 km) · 3,310 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	15.9 mi (25.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,310 ft (1,009 m)
Average gain	209 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 1,485 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.3%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	16.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Fourth of July Lake Loop

How much elevation gain does Fourth of July Lake Loop have?

Fourth of July Lake Loop has 3,310 ft (1,009 m) of elevation gain over 15.9 miles (25.5 km). That averages 209 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fourth of July Lake Loop?

The difficulty score for Fourth of July Lake Loop is 16.6 of 100. That is harder than 86.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fourth of July Lake Loop?

The longest climb on Fourth of July Lake Loop runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 1,485 ft (453 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.3%.