Tungsten Hills Loop

CA, USA

11.0 miles (17.7 km) · 1,245 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tungsten Hills Loop is a 11.0-mile loop route in CA, USA, gaining 1,245 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 1,104 feet at an average 5.0% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.0 mi (17.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,245 ft (380 m)
Average gain	113 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 1,043 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	9.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Tungsten Hills Loop

How much elevation gain does Tungsten Hills Loop have?

Tungsten Hills Loop has 1,245 ft (380 m) of elevation gain over 11.0 miles (17.7 km). That averages 113 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tungsten Hills Loop?

The difficulty score for Tungsten Hills Loop is 9.1 of 100. That is harder than 66% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tungsten Hills Loop?

The longest climb on Tungsten Hills Loop runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 1,043 ft (318 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15%.