Los Trancos Trail

CA, USA

8.2 miles (13.2 km) · 1,496 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Los Trancos Trail is a 8.2-mile loop route in CA, USA, gaining 1,524 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 3.1 miles gaining 1,208 feet at an average 8.7% grade. About 55% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,496 ft (456 m)
Average gain	182 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 1,072 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.2%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Los Trancos Trail

How much elevation gain does Los Trancos Trail have?

Los Trancos Trail has 1,496 ft (456 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.2 km). That averages 182 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Los Trancos Trail?

The difficulty score for Los Trancos Trail is 10.2 of 100. That is harder than 70.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Los Trancos Trail?

The longest climb on Los Trancos Trail runs 5.1 miles (8.1 km) and gains 1,072 ft (327 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.2%.