Desolation 7 Summits (CA)

El Dorado County, California, United States

29.1 miles (46.9 km) · 10,177 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Desolation 7 Summits (CA) is a 29.1 mile loop route located in El Dorado County, California, United States. The route climbs 10,177 feet and descends 10,059 feet. The most significant ascent covers 3.8 miles and gains 3,704 feet. Vertical rate measures 350 feet of gain per mile. 41% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 97.13th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.

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