Skyline To The Sea Trail

Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California, United States

36.8 miles (59.2 km) · 5,113 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance36.8 mi (59.2 km)
Elevation gain5,113 ft (1,558 m)
Average gain139 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb8.1 mi, 1,527 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade27.9%
Runnable78% of the route
Climbs / descents4 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score8.2 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat7%
Mild uphill20%
Moderate uphill10%
Steep uphill8%
Mild downhill49%
Moderate downhill3%
Steep downhill4%

Questions about Skyline To The Sea Trail

How much elevation gain does Skyline To The Sea Trail have?

Skyline To The Sea Trail has 5,113 ft (1,558 m) of elevation gain over 36.8 miles (59.2 km). That averages 139 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Skyline To The Sea Trail?

The difficulty score for Skyline To The Sea Trail is 8.2 of 100. That is harder than 61.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Skyline To The Sea Trail?

The longest climb on Skyline To The Sea Trail runs 8.1 miles (13.0 km) and gains 1,527 ft (465 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.9%.

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