Clouds Rest, Yosemite (CA)

Mariposa County, California, United States

12.6 miles (20.3 km) · 3,155 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.6 mi (20.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,155 ft (962 m)
Average gain	250 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	2.5 mi, 1,059 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.7%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Clouds Rest, Yosemite (CA)

How much elevation gain does Clouds Rest, Yosemite (CA) have?

Clouds Rest, Yosemite (CA) has 3,155 ft (962 m) of elevation gain over 12.6 miles (20.3 km). That averages 250 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Clouds Rest, Yosemite (CA)?

The difficulty score for Clouds Rest, Yosemite (CA) is 16.9 of 100. That is harder than 86.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% 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, Yosemite (CA)?

The longest climb on Clouds Rest, Yosemite (CA) runs 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and gains 1,059 ft (323 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.7%.