Horsetrough Spring via Black Star Canyon Road (CA)

Orange County, California, United States

20.1 miles (32.4 km) · 3,138 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance20.1 mi (32.4 km)
Elevation gain3,138 ft (957 m)
Average gain156 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb10.0 mi, 2,647 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade19.8%
Runnable71% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score9.5 of 100
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Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat13%
Mild uphill21%
Moderate uphill12%
Steep uphill9%
Mild downhill23%
Moderate downhill13%
Steep downhill7%

Questions about Horsetrough Spring via Black Star Canyon Road (CA)

How much elevation gain does Horsetrough Spring via Black Star Canyon Road (CA) have?

Horsetrough Spring via Black Star Canyon Road (CA) has 3,138 ft (957 m) of elevation gain over 20.1 miles (32.4 km). That averages 156 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Horsetrough Spring via Black Star Canyon Road (CA)?

The difficulty score for Horsetrough Spring via Black Star Canyon Road (CA) is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 72.8% 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 Horsetrough Spring via Black Star Canyon Road (CA)?

The longest climb on Horsetrough Spring via Black Star Canyon Road (CA) runs 10.0 miles (16.2 km) and gains 2,647 ft (807 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.8%.

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