Joshua Tree Traverse (CA)

Riverside County, California, United States

36.8 miles (59.2 km) · 3,103 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground paceMoving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)6 h 23 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)7 h 59 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)9 h 35 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)11 h 10 min

Route facts

Distance36.8 mi (59.2 km)
Elevation gain3,103 ft (946 m)
Average gain84 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb5.6 mi, 1,189 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade17%
Runnable88% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeSteady descent
Difficulty score6.7 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat14%
Mild uphill27%
Moderate uphill7%
Steep uphill2%
Mild downhill41%
Moderate downhill6%
Steep downhill3%

Questions about Joshua Tree Traverse (CA)

How long does it take to run Joshua Tree Traverse (CA)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Joshua Tree Traverse (CA) takes about 7 h 59 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 6 h 23 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 9 h 35 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Joshua Tree Traverse (CA) have?

Joshua Tree Traverse (CA) has 3,103 ft (946 m) of elevation gain over 36.8 miles (59.2 km). That averages 84 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Joshua Tree Traverse (CA)?

The difficulty score for Joshua Tree Traverse (CA) is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 59.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Joshua Tree Traverse (CA)?

The longest climb on Joshua Tree Traverse (CA) runs 5.6 miles (9.0 km) and gains 1,189 ft (362 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17%.

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