Wilder Highway 1

Santa Cruz, California, United States

14.6 miles (23.5 km) · 2,149 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.6 mi (23.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,149 ft (655 m)
Average gain	147 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 950 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.9%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Wilder Highway 1

How much elevation gain does Wilder Highway 1 have?

Wilder Highway 1 has 2,149 ft (655 m) of elevation gain over 14.6 miles (23.5 km). That averages 147 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wilder Highway 1?

The difficulty score for Wilder Highway 1 is 7 of 100. That is harder than 55.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wilder Highway 1?

The longest climb on Wilder Highway 1 runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 950 ft (290 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.9%.