San Gorgonio Mountain (CA)

San Bernardino County, California, United States

17.2 miles (27.6 km) · 5,372 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

San Gorgonio Mountain (CA) is a 17.2-mile loop route in San Bernardino County, California, United States, gaining 5,378 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 8.8 miles gaining 5,322 feet at an average 11.4% grade. Only 29% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance17.2 mi (27.6 km)
Elevation gain5,372 ft (1,637 m)
Average gain313 ft per mile (59 m per km)
Longest climb8.8 mi, 5,299 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade67.8%
Runnable28% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score21.7 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat1%
Mild uphill7%
Moderate uphill16%
Steep uphill29%
Mild downhill5%
Moderate downhill15%
Steep downhill27%

Questions about San Gorgonio Mountain (CA)

How much elevation gain does San Gorgonio Mountain (CA) have?

San Gorgonio Mountain (CA) has 5,372 ft (1,637 m) of elevation gain over 17.2 miles (27.6 km). That averages 313 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is San Gorgonio Mountain (CA)?

The difficulty score for San Gorgonio Mountain (CA) is 21.7 of 100. That is harder than 92.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 28% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on San Gorgonio Mountain (CA)?

The longest climb on San Gorgonio Mountain (CA) runs 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and gains 5,299 ft (1,615 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 67.8%.

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