Trinidad Head Loop (CA)

Humboldt County, California, United States

11.0 miles (17.6 km) · 3,213 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	11.0 mi (17.6 km)
Elevation gain	3,213 ft (979 m)
Average gain	293 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb	0.7 mi, 281 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.4%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	23%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Trinidad Head Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does Trinidad Head Loop (CA) have?

Trinidad Head Loop (CA) has 3,213 ft (979 m) of elevation gain over 11.0 miles (17.6 km). That averages 293 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Trinidad Head Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Trinidad Head Loop (CA) is 10.4 of 100. That is harder than 71.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Trinidad Head Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Trinidad Head Loop (CA) runs 0.7 miles (1.1 km) and gains 281 ft (86 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.4%.