Rocky Peak lollipop loop

Ventura County, California, United States

18.5 miles (29.8 km) · 3,757 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rocky Peak lollipop loop is a 18.5-mile loop route in Ventura County, California, United States, gaining 3,753 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.9 miles gaining 1,512 feet at an average 9.0% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	18.5 mi (29.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,757 ft (1,145 m)
Average gain	203 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	12.9 mi, 1,568 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Rocky Peak lollipop loop

How much elevation gain does Rocky Peak lollipop loop have?

Rocky Peak lollipop loop has 3,757 ft (1,145 m) of elevation gain over 18.5 miles (29.8 km). That averages 203 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rocky Peak lollipop loop?

The difficulty score for Rocky Peak lollipop loop is 9.8 of 100. That is harder than 68.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rocky Peak lollipop loop?

The longest climb on Rocky Peak lollipop loop runs 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and gains 1,568 ft (478 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26%.