Sunset Peak (CA)

Los Angeles County, California, United States

3.6 miles (5.7 km) · 1,234 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground paceMoving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)39 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)49 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)59 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)1 h 09 min

Route facts

Distance3.6 mi (5.7 km)
Elevation gain1,234 ft (376 m)
Average gain346 ft per mile (66 m per km)
Longest climb3.6 mi, 1,234 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade12.6%
Runnable33% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shapeSteady climb
Difficulty score24.7 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat4%
Mild uphill29%
Moderate uphill61%
Steep uphill6%

Questions about Sunset Peak (CA)

How long does it take to run Sunset Peak (CA)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Sunset Peak (CA) takes about 49 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 39 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 59 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Sunset Peak (CA) have?

Sunset Peak (CA) has 1,234 ft (376 m) of elevation gain over 3.6 miles (5.7 km). That averages 346 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sunset Peak (CA)?

The difficulty score for Sunset Peak (CA) is 24.7 of 100. That is harder than 95.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 33% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sunset Peak (CA)?

The longest climb on Sunset Peak (CA) runs 3.6 miles (5.7 km) and gains 1,234 ft (376 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.6%.

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