Kaiser Loop #26E06

CA, USA

17.0 miles (27.4 km) · 3,902 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kaiser Loop #26E06 is a 17.0-mile loop route in CA, USA, gaining 3,902 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.2 miles gaining 3,110 feet at an average 11.1% grade. About 47% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	17.0 mi (27.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,902 ft (1,189 m)
Average gain	230 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 3,050 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Kaiser Loop #26E06

How much elevation gain does Kaiser Loop #26E06 have?

Kaiser Loop #26E06 has 3,902 ft (1,189 m) of elevation gain over 17.0 miles (27.4 km). That averages 230 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kaiser Loop #26E06?

The difficulty score for Kaiser Loop #26E06 is 18.1 of 100. That is harder than 88.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kaiser Loop #26E06?

The longest climb on Kaiser Loop #26E06 runs 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and gains 3,050 ft (930 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26%.