Lost Coast Trail (CA)

Mendocino County, California, United States

56.1 miles (90.3 km) · 9,214 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance56.1 mi (90.3 km)
Elevation gain9,214 ft (2,808 m)
Average gain164 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb9.4 mi, 1,932 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade29.4%
Runnable64% of the route
Climbs / descents7 climbs, 6 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score9 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat31%
Mild uphill14%
Moderate uphill6%
Steep uphill15%
Mild downhill14%
Moderate downhill4%
Steep downhill14%

Questions about Lost Coast Trail (CA)

How much elevation gain does Lost Coast Trail (CA) have?

Lost Coast Trail (CA) has 9,214 ft (2,808 m) of elevation gain over 56.1 miles (90.3 km). That averages 164 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lost Coast Trail (CA)?

The difficulty score for Lost Coast Trail (CA) is 9 of 100. That is harder than 70.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 64% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Lost Coast Trail (CA)?

The longest climb on Lost Coast Trail (CA) runs 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and gains 1,932 ft (589 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.4%.

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