Topanga State Park Loop (CA)

Los Angeles County, California, United States

16.7 miles (26.9 km) · 2,999 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	16.7 mi (26.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,999 ft (914 m)
Average gain	180 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 1,428 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.1%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Topanga State Park Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does Topanga State Park Loop (CA) have?

Topanga State Park Loop (CA) has 2,999 ft (914 m) of elevation gain over 16.7 miles (26.9 km). That averages 180 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Topanga State Park Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Topanga State Park Loop (CA) is 10.2 of 100. That is harder than 70.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Topanga State Park Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Topanga State Park Loop (CA) runs 4.4 miles (7.0 km) and gains 1,428 ft (435 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.1%.