Monterey County, California, United States
33.5 miles (53.9 km) · 7,313 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Big Sur Loop (CA) covers 33.5 miles across Monterey County, California, United States. Runners face 7,313 feet of climbing with 7,334 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 5.2 miles and gains 1,087 feet. Vertical rate measures 220 feet of gain per mile. The course is 73% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 87.72th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking California adventures.
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