The Agua Caliente Trail

Not a trail for the faint of heart
The descent into hot water right this way...
The main pitch of the trail, from The Tree to The Corner hits some steeps and averages about 20%
The aptly named Pitch From Hell redefines steep. The loose, rough dirt just adds to the challenge.

Location

Odometer

Difference, Miles

Elevation, Feet

Elevation Gain

Average Grade

Bottom Gate

8.72

 

690

 

 

Pitch From Hell, Top

8.88

0.16

880

190

22.5%

Slam Gate

9.29

0.41

1020

140

6.5%

Cow Plateau

10.01

0.72

1240

220

5.8%

The Tree

10.57

0.56

1600

360

12.2%

The Corner

11.1

0.53

2150

550

19.7%

Summit

11.48

0.38

2500

350

17.4%

Totals

 

2.76

 

1810

12.4%


Author's Note: yes, i realize i'm a geek for actually taking a plumb bob on the trail with me. that's ok. i'm at peace with my inner geek. 1