Verdugo Mountains Traverse (CA)

Los Angeles County, California, United States

24.6 miles (39.6 km) · 4,626 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Verdugo Mountains Traverse (CA) is a 24.6-mile loop route in Los Angeles County, California, United States, gaining 4,624 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.5 miles gaining 2,146 feet at an average 8.4% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	24.6 mi (39.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,626 ft (1,410 m)
Average gain	188 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	6.7 mi, 111 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.5%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	21%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Verdugo Mountains Traverse (CA)

How much elevation gain does Verdugo Mountains Traverse (CA) have?

Verdugo Mountains Traverse (CA) has 4,626 ft (1,410 m) of elevation gain over 24.6 miles (39.6 km). That averages 188 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Verdugo Mountains Traverse (CA)?

The difficulty score for Verdugo Mountains Traverse (CA) is 12.3 of 100. That is harder than 77.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Verdugo Mountains Traverse (CA)?

The longest climb on Verdugo Mountains Traverse (CA) runs 6.7 miles (10.7 km) and gains 111 ft (34 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.5%.