Mt. Vaca Loop (CA)

Solano County, California, United States

14.3 miles (22.9 km) · 2,626 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.3 mi (22.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,626 ft (800 m)
Average gain	184 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	6.3 mi, 2,530 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.7%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	15%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Mt. Vaca Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does Mt. Vaca Loop (CA) have?

Mt. Vaca Loop (CA) has 2,626 ft (800 m) of elevation gain over 14.3 miles (22.9 km). That averages 184 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt. Vaca Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Mt. Vaca Loop (CA) is 9.3 of 100. That is harder than 66.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% 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. Vaca Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Mt. Vaca Loop (CA) runs 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and gains 2,530 ft (771 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.7%.