Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake

CA, USA

11.9 miles (19.2 km) · 2,089 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake is a 11.9-mile loop route in CA, USA, gaining 2,089 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 1,018 feet at an average 7.2% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.9 mi (19.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,089 ft (637 m)
Average gain	175 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 1,608 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	38.1%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	13.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	42%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake

How much elevation gain does Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake have?

Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake has 2,089 ft (637 m) of elevation gain over 11.9 miles (19.2 km). That averages 175 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake?

The difficulty score for Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake is 13.4 of 100. That is harder than 79.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake?

The longest climb on Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 1,608 ft (490 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.1%.