Montaña de Oro Whale Loop (CA)

San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

8.8 miles (14.1 km) · 1,243 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,243 ft (379 m)
Average gain	142 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 949 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.3%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	23%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Montaña de Oro Whale Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does Montaña de Oro Whale Loop (CA) have?

Montaña de Oro Whale Loop (CA) has 1,243 ft (379 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.1 km). That averages 142 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Montaña de Oro Whale Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Montaña de Oro Whale Loop (CA) is 8.9 of 100. That is harder than 65.2% 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 Montaña de Oro Whale Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Montaña de Oro Whale Loop (CA) runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 949 ft (289 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.3%.