Josephine Peak via Strawberry Peak (CA)

Los Angeles County, California, United States

13.6 miles (21.8 km) · 3,535 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.6 mi (21.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,535 ft (1,078 m)
Average gain	261 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 1,446 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	45.5%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Josephine Peak via Strawberry Peak (CA)

How much elevation gain does Josephine Peak via Strawberry Peak (CA) have?

Josephine Peak via Strawberry Peak (CA) has 3,535 ft (1,078 m) of elevation gain over 13.6 miles (21.8 km). That averages 261 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Josephine Peak via Strawberry Peak (CA)?

The difficulty score for Josephine Peak via Strawberry Peak (CA) is 13.4 of 100. That is harder than 79.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Josephine Peak via Strawberry Peak (CA)?

The longest climb on Josephine Peak via Strawberry Peak (CA) runs 3.6 miles (5.7 km) and gains 1,446 ft (441 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.5%.