Griffith Park Loop (Los Angeles, CA)

Los Angeles County, California, United States

15.2 miles (24.5 km) · 2,843 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	15.2 mi (24.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,843 ft (867 m)
Average gain	187 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 1,177 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.8%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Griffith Park Loop (Los Angeles, CA)

How much elevation gain does Griffith Park Loop (Los Angeles, CA) have?

Griffith Park Loop (Los Angeles, CA) has 2,843 ft (867 m) of elevation gain over 15.2 miles (24.5 km). That averages 187 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Griffith Park Loop (Los Angeles, CA)?

The difficulty score for Griffith Park Loop (Los Angeles, CA) is 10 of 100. That is harder than 69.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Griffith Park Loop (Los Angeles, CA)?

The longest climb on Griffith Park Loop (Los Angeles, CA) runs 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and gains 1,177 ft (359 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.8%.