Mt Wilson (CA)

Los Angeles County, California, United States

16.1 miles (25.9 km) · 4,829 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance16.1 mi (25.9 km)
Elevation gain4,829 ft (1,472 m)
Average gain301 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb8.7 mi, 4,650 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade32.6%
Runnable23% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score17.6 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat3%
Mild uphill8%
Moderate uphill10%
Steep uphill33%
Mild downhill7%
Moderate downhill5%
Steep downhill34%

Questions about Mt Wilson (CA)

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

Mt Wilson (CA) has 4,829 ft (1,472 m) of elevation gain over 16.1 miles (25.9 km). That averages 301 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Wilson (CA)?

The difficulty score for Mt Wilson (CA) is 17.6 of 100. That is harder than 87.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 23% 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 Wilson (CA)?

The longest climb on Mt Wilson (CA) runs 8.7 miles (14.1 km) and gains 4,650 ft (1,417 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.6%.

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