Mount Lowe Loop (CA)

Los Angeles County, California, United States

12.7 miles (20.5 km) · 3,989 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.7 mi (20.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,989 ft (1,216 m)
Average gain	313 ft per mile (59 m per km)
Longest climb	6.7 mi, 3,801 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.6%
Runnable	29% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Mount Lowe Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does Mount Lowe Loop (CA) have?

Mount Lowe Loop (CA) has 3,989 ft (1,216 m) of elevation gain over 12.7 miles (20.5 km). That averages 313 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Lowe Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Mount Lowe Loop (CA) is 17.3 of 100. That is harder than 87.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 29% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mount Lowe Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Mount Lowe Loop (CA) runs 6.7 miles (10.7 km) and gains 3,801 ft (1,158 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.6%.