Granite Peak Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA)

Trinity County, California, United States

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 4,409 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,409 ft (1,344 m)
Average gain	493 ft per mile (93 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 4,411 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.7%
Runnable	3% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	21.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	49%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	45%

Questions about Granite Peak Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA)

How much elevation gain does Granite Peak Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA) have?

Granite Peak Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA) has 4,409 ft (1,344 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 493 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Granite Peak Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA)?

The difficulty score for Granite Peak Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA) is 21.8 of 100. That is harder than 92.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 3% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Granite Peak Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA)?

The longest climb on Granite Peak Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness (CA) runs 4.6 miles (7.5 km) and gains 4,411 ft (1,345 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.7%.