Powers Peak (CA)

Kern County, California, United States

10.1 miles (16.2 km) · 3,118 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance10.1 mi (16.2 km)
Elevation gain3,118 ft (950 m)
Average gain310 ft per mile (59 m per km)
Longest climb5.1 mi, 2,962 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade39.7%
Runnable32% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score16.6 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat2%
Mild uphill8%
Moderate uphill14%
Steep uphill26%
Mild downhill8%
Moderate downhill13%
Steep downhill28%

Questions about Powers Peak (CA)

How much elevation gain does Powers Peak (CA) have?

Powers Peak (CA) has 3,118 ft (950 m) of elevation gain over 10.1 miles (16.2 km). That averages 310 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Powers Peak (CA)?

The difficulty score for Powers Peak (CA) is 16.6 of 100. That is harder than 86.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 32% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Powers Peak (CA)?

The longest climb on Powers Peak (CA) runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 2,962 ft (903 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.7%.

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