Las Trampas Ridge (CA)

Contra Costa County, California, United States

19.2 miles (30.9 km) · 4,057 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Las Trampas Ridge (CA) is a 19.2-mile loop route in Contra Costa County, California, United States, gaining 4,188 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 1,878 feet at an average 6.0% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	19.2 mi (30.9 km)
Elevation gain	4,057 ft (1,237 m)
Average gain	211 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 1,170 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.1%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Las Trampas Ridge (CA)

How much elevation gain does Las Trampas Ridge (CA) have?

Las Trampas Ridge (CA) has 4,057 ft (1,237 m) of elevation gain over 19.2 miles (30.9 km). That averages 211 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Las Trampas Ridge (CA)?

The difficulty score for Las Trampas Ridge (CA) is 9.9 of 100. That is harder than 69.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Las Trampas Ridge (CA)?

The longest climb on Las Trampas Ridge (CA) runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 1,170 ft (357 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.1%.