5 Summits of Tioga Pass

Mono County, California, United States

20.3 miles (32.7 km) · 9,463 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

5 Summits of Tioga Pass is a 20.3-mile loop route in Mono County, California, United States, gaining 9,476 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.3 miles gaining 2,804 feet at an average 23.9% grade. Only 31% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.3 mi (32.7 km)
Elevation gain	9,463 ft (2,884 m)
Average gain	466 ft per mile (88 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 2,939 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	69.5%
Runnable	32% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	19.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	33%

Questions about 5 Summits of Tioga Pass

How much elevation gain does 5 Summits of Tioga Pass have?

5 Summits of Tioga Pass has 9,463 ft (2,884 m) of elevation gain over 20.3 miles (32.7 km). That averages 466 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is 5 Summits of Tioga Pass?

The difficulty score for 5 Summits of Tioga Pass is 19.8 of 100. That is harder than 90.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 32% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on 5 Summits of Tioga Pass?

The longest climb on 5 Summits of Tioga Pass runs 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and gains 2,939 ft (896 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 69.5%.