Death Valley Rim-to-Rim (CA)

Inyo County, California, United States

49.4 miles (79.5 km) · 18,839 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Death Valley Rim-to-Rim (CA) is a 49.4 mile loop route located in Inyo County, California, United States. The route climbs 18,839 feet and descends 18,845 feet. The largest climb extends 13.3 miles, gaining 9,895 feet. The course averages 384 feet of vertical gain per mile. 56% 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 21.2 out of 10, placing it in the 87.79th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.