Mt Shasta (CA)

Siskiyou County, California, United States

3.5 miles (5.6 km) · 5,998 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	3.5 mi (5.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,998 ft (1,828 m)
Average gain	1,722 ft per mile (326 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 5,988 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	61.7%
Runnable	2% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	41 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	94%
Mild downhill	2%

Questions about Mt Shasta (CA)

How much elevation gain does Mt Shasta (CA) have?

Mt Shasta (CA) has 5,998 ft (1,828 m) of elevation gain over 3.5 miles (5.6 km). That averages 1,722 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Shasta (CA)?

The difficulty score for Mt Shasta (CA) is 41 of 100. That is harder than 99.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 2% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mt Shasta (CA)?

The longest climb on Mt Shasta (CA) runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 5,988 ft (1,825 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 61.7%.