Santa Cruz County, California, United States
70.2 miles (113.0 km) · 9,573 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Palo Alto to Santa Cruz is a 70.2 mile point-to-point route located in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. The route climbs 9,573 feet and descends 9,793 feet. Vertical rate measures 140 feet of gain per mile. 77% 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 62.94th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.
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