The California Desert Four

Inyo County, California, United States

154.4 miles (248.4 km) · 2,888 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The California Desert Four is a 154.4 mile point-to-point route located in Inyo County, California, United States. The route climbs 2,888 feet and descends 8,698 feet. Elevation gain averages 20 feet per mile. 99% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features rolling terrain. The course difficulty of 5.2 puts it in the top 59.49% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.