East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail (CA)

Contra Costa County, California, United States

31.7 miles (51.0 km) · 5,369 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail (CA) route traverses 31.7 miles through Contra Costa County, California, United States. Elevation gain totals 5,369 feet, with 5,256 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 5.6 miles and gains -103 feet. Vertical rate measures 172 feet of gain per mile. About 67% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 85.67th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in California.