Mount Russell (CA)

Inyo County, California, United States

10.4 miles (16.8 km) · 5,769 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance10.4 mi (16.8 km)
Elevation gain5,769 ft (1,759 m)
Average gain554 ft per mile (105 m per km)
Longest climb5.3 mi, 5,656 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade55.4%
Runnable21% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score23.5 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat4%
Mild uphill4%
Moderate uphill7%
Steep uphill38%
Mild downhill5%
Moderate downhill7%
Steep downhill35%

Questions about Mount Russell (CA)

How much elevation gain does Mount Russell (CA) have?

Mount Russell (CA) has 5,769 ft (1,759 m) of elevation gain over 10.4 miles (16.8 km). That averages 554 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Russell (CA)?

The difficulty score for Mount Russell (CA) is 23.5 of 100. That is harder than 93.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 21% 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 Russell (CA)?

The longest climb on Mount Russell (CA) runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and gains 5,656 ft (1,724 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.4%.

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