Clyde Minaret

Madera County, California, United States

22.1 miles (35.6 km) · 4,234 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Clyde Minaret is a 22.1-mile loop route in Madera County, California, United States, gaining 4,247 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 10.0 miles gaining 4,315 feet at an average 7.4% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	22.1 mi (35.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,234 ft (1,291 m)
Average gain	192 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	10.0 mi, 3,881 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	75.4%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Clyde Minaret

How much elevation gain does Clyde Minaret have?

Clyde Minaret has 4,234 ft (1,291 m) of elevation gain over 22.1 miles (35.6 km). That averages 192 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Clyde Minaret?

The difficulty score for Clyde Minaret is 14.9 of 100. That is harder than 83.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Clyde Minaret?

The longest climb on Clyde Minaret runs 10.0 miles (16.0 km) and gains 3,881 ft (1,183 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 75.4%.