Maybe this topic needs it's own thread, but anyway...
I was looking at my 11/29 Skyline Hike in Google Earth, trying to update my map and add some more stats.
One thing that bugs me about the stats at the bottom on the map is some of the info is deceiving. For instance, the 'average incline' figure for the section between the 4300 Marker and Tombstone Rock doesn't consider the (what seems like) large amount of elevation loss due to the rolling hills. The area between Tombstone Rock and Rescue #2 is similar.
I noticed that Google Earth does seem to account for this. Looking at the Tombstone >Rescue #2. My stats only show a elevation difference of 70 ft, meaning without accounting for downhill, it would appear this is an easy section with an incline of 4%. When you account for the supposed 90+ ft of elevation loss due to downhill, the incline becomes 11%
Here is a trail profile for the entire hike, assuming a starting elevation of 515 (Ramon Road) and ending at 8517 (couldn't select 8519)
(click above for fullsize image)
Looking at these numbers, I am seeing:
A total elevation gain of 8002 ft (I am ok with this)
Total climbing, due to elevation loss ( -823 ft, downhill) of 8825?
I think that I've read 8400 feet of climbing due to undulations in the trail profile, but 8825 is suprising.
Thoughts??
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