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Lost Empire Trail

Hiking Easy Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 7.60 km
Elevation gain 332 m
Elevation loss 753 m
Altitude minimum 269 m
Altitude maximum 716 m
Altitude Start 690 m
Altitude End 269 m
Estimated hiking time 2 h 10 min
Difficulty Easy

7.60 km loop hiking starting from Santa Cruz. Elevation gain is 332 m, with altitude ranging from 269 m to 716 m. Estimated time: 2 h 10 min. Starting town: Santa Cruz (California, États-Unis).

This hike includes 2 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 103 m across 694 m, with an average slope of 14.9%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 1.57 km): +63 m over 397 m, average slope 15.9%
  • Climb 2 (at km 3.43 km): +40 m over 297 m, average slope 13.5%

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