Loma Prieta Grade

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, California, United States

6.7 miles (10.8 km) · 1,564 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Loma Prieta Grade is a 6.7 mile point-to-point route located in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, California, United States. The route climbs 1,564 feet and descends 1,124 feet. The largest climb extends 1.7 miles, gaining 418 feet. The course averages 236 feet of vertical gain per mile. 58% 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 13.7 out of 10, placing it in the 75.53th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.