Telescope Peak (CA)

Inyo County, California, United States

29.7 miles (47.7 km) · 11,693 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	29.7 mi (47.7 km)
Elevation gain	11,693 ft (3,564 m)
Average gain	394 ft per mile (75 m per km)
Longest climb	14.7 mi, 11,279 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	66.3%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	19%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	22%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Telescope Peak (CA)

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

Telescope Peak (CA) has 11,693 ft (3,564 m) of elevation gain over 29.7 miles (47.7 km). That averages 394 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Telescope Peak (CA)?

The difficulty score for Telescope Peak (CA) is 20.4 of 100. That is harder than 91.1% 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 Telescope Peak (CA)?

The longest climb on Telescope Peak (CA) runs 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and gains 11,279 ft (3,438 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 66.3%.