Laguna Wilderness Big Loop

Orange County, California, United States

21.5 miles (34.5 km) · 3,364 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Laguna Wilderness Big Loop is a 21.5-mile loop route in Orange County, California, United States, gaining 3,341 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 1,162 feet at an average 13.1% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	21.5 mi (34.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,364 ft (1,025 m)
Average gain	157 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	9.6 mi, 222 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.9%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Laguna Wilderness Big Loop

How much elevation gain does Laguna Wilderness Big Loop have?

Laguna Wilderness Big Loop has 3,364 ft (1,025 m) of elevation gain over 21.5 miles (34.5 km). That averages 157 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Laguna Wilderness Big Loop?

The difficulty score for Laguna Wilderness Big Loop is 7.5 of 100. That is harder than 58% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Laguna Wilderness Big Loop?

The longest climb on Laguna Wilderness Big Loop runs 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and gains 222 ft (68 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.9%.