Rose Peak from Del Valle

Alameda County, California, United States

20.4 miles (32.9 km) · 5,688 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rose Peak from Del Valle is a 20.4-mile loop route in Alameda County, California, United States, gaining 5,665 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 1,921 feet at an average 8.1% grade. Only 36% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.4 mi (32.9 km)
Elevation gain	5,688 ft (1,734 m)
Average gain	278 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb	7.5 mi, 2,885 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	183.2%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Back-loaded climb
Difficulty score	14.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Rose Peak from Del Valle

How much elevation gain does Rose Peak from Del Valle have?

Rose Peak from Del Valle has 5,688 ft (1,734 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.9 km). That averages 278 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rose Peak from Del Valle?

The difficulty score for Rose Peak from Del Valle is 14.7 of 100. That is harder than 82.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rose Peak from Del Valle?

The longest climb on Rose Peak from Del Valle runs 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and gains 2,885 ft (879 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 183.2%.