The Alpaca Loop (counterclockwise)

Riverside County, California, United States

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

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	5.8 mi, 3,472 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.3%
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 91.9% 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 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and gains 3,472 ft (1,058 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.3%.