Santa Barbara Pier to Peak to Pier (CA)

Santa Barbara County, California, United States

25.0 miles (40.2 km) · 4,056 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Santa Barbara Pier to Peak to Pier (CA) is a 25.0-mile loop route in Santa Barbara County, California, United States, gaining 4,068 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 12.8 miles gaining 4,066 feet at an average 5.8% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	25.0 mi (40.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,056 ft (1,236 m)
Average gain	162 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	13.7 mi, 3,955 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	149.3%
Runnable	67% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	25%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	21%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Santa Barbara Pier to Peak to Pier (CA)

How much elevation gain does Santa Barbara Pier to Peak to Pier (CA) have?

Santa Barbara Pier to Peak to Pier (CA) has 4,056 ft (1,236 m) of elevation gain over 25.0 miles (40.2 km). That averages 162 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Santa Barbara Pier to Peak to Pier (CA)?

The difficulty score for Santa Barbara Pier to Peak to Pier (CA) is 12.1 of 100. That is harder than 76.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Santa Barbara Pier to Peak to Pier (CA)?

The longest climb on Santa Barbara Pier to Peak to Pier (CA) runs 13.7 miles (22.0 km) and gains 3,955 ft (1,206 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 149.3%.