Mt. Emerson

Inyo County, California, United States

7.1 miles (11.4 km) · 3,829 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Mt. Emerson route traverses 7.1 miles through Inyo County, California, United States. Elevation gain totals 3,829 feet, with 3,855 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 3.3 miles, gaining 3,786 feet. The course averages 538 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 23% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 28.8 out of 10, placing it in the 93.72th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in California.