Pinnacles National Park Loop (CA)

San Benito County, California, United States

12.6 miles (20.2 km) · 2,815 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.6 mi (20.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,815 ft (858 m)
Average gain	224 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 1,260 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.4%
Runnable	45% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Pinnacles National Park Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does Pinnacles National Park Loop (CA) have?

Pinnacles National Park Loop (CA) has 2,815 ft (858 m) of elevation gain over 12.6 miles (20.2 km). That averages 224 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pinnacles National Park Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Pinnacles National Park Loop (CA) is 12.1 of 100. That is harder than 76.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 45% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pinnacles National Park Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Pinnacles National Park Loop (CA) runs 3.3 miles (5.2 km) and gains 1,260 ft (384 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.4%.