The Alpaca Loop (counterclockwise)

Riverside County, California, United States

23.9 miles (38.5 km) · 6,325 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The The Alpaca Loop (counterclockwise) is a 23.9 mile route in Riverside County, California, United States. The course features 6,332 feet of elevation gain and 6,285 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 5.7 miles with 3,459 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 265 feet per mile. Approximately 37% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 22.2 puts it in the top 11.2% of challenging routes at this distance. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring California's mountain terrain.

Route facts

Distance	23.9 mi (38.5 km)
Elevation gain	6,325 ft (1,928 m)
Average gain	264 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	13.0 mi, 5,504 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.2%
Runnable	37% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about The Alpaca Loop (counterclockwise)

How much elevation gain does The Alpaca Loop (counterclockwise) have?

The Alpaca Loop (counterclockwise) has 6,325 ft (1,928 m) of elevation gain over 23.9 miles (38.5 km). That averages 264 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Alpaca Loop (counterclockwise)?

The difficulty score for The Alpaca Loop (counterclockwise) is 19.5 of 100. That is harder than 90.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 37% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on The Alpaca Loop (counterclockwise)?

The longest climb on The Alpaca Loop (counterclockwise) runs 13.0 miles (20.9 km) and gains 5,504 ft (1,678 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.2%.