Great California Loop

Siskiyou County, California, United States

267.3 miles (430.1 km) · 47,314 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Great California Loop is a 267.3 mile loop route located in Siskiyou County, California, United States. The route climbs 47,314 feet and descends 47,321 feet. The most significant ascent covers 35.2 miles and gains 4,070 feet. Vertical rate measures 179 feet of gain per mile. 68% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 96.41th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.