[pct-l] grade math

[Steve Courtway]

> The mouth of Mission Creek is about 3060 at mile 225. so that's about 4905 
> feet of gain in about 14 miles. That would be what? A 6% grade average up 
> Mission Creek?
> (grade percentage is rise divided by distance?)


You are correct sir, the PCT-L has provided an opportunity to freshen up 
your site planning skills, as 6% is also the maximum allowable ramp slope 
for automobiles.




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Saenz" <msaenz at mve-architects.com>
To: "Bill & Cathy Frenette" <tahoe.cat at verizon.net>
Cc: <pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] (no subject)


> Elevation at PCT/I-10 is 1580 at mile 210.
> Mission Creek Trail Camp is 7965 at mile 239.
> That's 6385 feet gain in 29 miles, or 220 feet of gain per mile (average).
>
> As for "grade percentage", the trail stays fairly low for the first 15 
> miles before the real climb up the east flank of San G along Mission 
> Creek.
>
> The mouth of Mission Creek is about 3060 at mile 225. so that's about 4905 
> feet of gain in about 14 miles. That would be what? A 6% grade average up 
> Mission Creek?
> (grade percentage is rise divided by distance?)
>
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> ________________________________________
> From: Bill & Cathy Frenette [mailto:tahoe.cat at verizon.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 10:26 AM
> To: Mike Saenz
> Cc: pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net
> Subject:
>
> Hi Mike I was wondering if you, or anyone on the list knew what the grade 
> in percentage was from the I-10 to Mission creek trail camp? Thanks for 
> any info. "Be Prepared" Ground Pounder Bill "Semper Fi"
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