Olmstead Loop Trail

Auburn State Recreation Area, California, United States

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 1,042 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,042 ft (318 m)
Average gain	121 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 183 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.7%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	46%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Olmstead Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Olmstead Loop Trail have?

Olmstead Loop Trail has 1,042 ft (318 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 121 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Olmstead Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Olmstead Loop Trail is 6.3 of 100. That is harder than 51.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 81% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Olmstead Loop Trail?

The longest climb on Olmstead Loop Trail runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 183 ft (56 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.7%.