Camino Cielo Loop (CA)

Santa Barbara County, California, United States

46.4 miles (74.7 km) · 12,707 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Camino Cielo Loop (CA) is a 46.4 mile loop route located in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The route climbs 12,707 feet and descends 12,726 feet. The largest climb extends 11.1 miles, gaining 728 feet. The course averages 275 feet of vertical gain per mile. 42% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 17.1 out of 10, placing it in the 82.44th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.