Park to Playa Trail (CA)

Los Angeles County, California, United States

23.0 miles (37.0 km) · 1,417 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance23.0 mi (37.0 km)
Elevation gain1,417 ft (432 m)
Average gain62 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb8.6 mi, 389 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade14.1%
Runnable92% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeDown, then up
Difficulty score2.8 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat47%
Mild uphill21%
Moderate uphill4%
Steep uphill2%
Mild downhill21%
Moderate downhill4%
Steep downhill2%

Questions about Park to Playa Trail (CA)

How much elevation gain does Park to Playa Trail (CA) have?

Park to Playa Trail (CA) has 1,417 ft (432 m) of elevation gain over 23.0 miles (37.0 km). That averages 62 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Park to Playa Trail (CA)?

The difficulty score for Park to Playa Trail (CA) is 2.8 of 100. That is harder than 34.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Park to Playa Trail (CA)?

The longest climb on Park to Playa Trail (CA) runs 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and gains 389 ft (119 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.1%.

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