Palm Springs Loop

La Quinta, California, United States

15.6 miles (25.1 km) · 2,439 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	15.6 mi (25.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,439 ft (744 m)
Average gain	156 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 1,574 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.1%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.6 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	33%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Palm Springs Loop

How much elevation gain does Palm Springs Loop have?

Palm Springs Loop has 2,439 ft (744 m) of elevation gain over 15.6 miles (25.1 km). That averages 156 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Palm Springs Loop?

The difficulty score for Palm Springs Loop is 6.6 of 100. That is harder than 53% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Palm Springs Loop?

The longest climb on Palm Springs Loop runs 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and gains 1,574 ft (480 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.1%.