Rocky Peak loop

Los Angeles County, California, United States

24.9 miles (40.1 km) · 5,267 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rocky Peak loop is a 24.9-mile loop route in Los Angeles County, California, United States, gaining 5,270 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.4 miles gaining 1,668 feet at an average 6.3% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	24.9 mi (40.1 km)
Elevation gain	5,267 ft (1,605 m)
Average gain	212 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	11.9 mi, 1,423 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.5%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Rocky Peak loop

How much elevation gain does Rocky Peak loop have?

Rocky Peak loop has 5,267 ft (1,605 m) of elevation gain over 24.9 miles (40.1 km). That averages 212 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rocky Peak loop?

The difficulty score for Rocky Peak loop is 11.6 of 100. That is harder than 75.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% 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 loop?

The longest climb on Rocky Peak loop runs 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and gains 1,423 ft (434 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.5%.