Glacier Point, Yosemite (CA)

Mariposa County, California, United States

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 3,173 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain3,173 ft (967 m)
Average gain350 ft per mile (66 m per km)
Longest climb4.5 mi, 3,024 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade73.1%
Runnable15% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score18.6 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat1%
Mild uphill7%
Moderate uphill4%
Steep uphill40%
Mild downhill4%
Moderate downhill2%
Steep downhill41%

Questions about Glacier Point, Yosemite (CA)

How much elevation gain does Glacier Point, Yosemite (CA) have?

Glacier Point, Yosemite (CA) has 3,173 ft (967 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 350 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Glacier Point, Yosemite (CA)?

The difficulty score for Glacier Point, Yosemite (CA) is 18.6 of 100. That is harder than 89.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 15% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Glacier Point, Yosemite (CA)?

The longest climb on Glacier Point, Yosemite (CA) runs 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and gains 3,024 ft (922 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 73.1%.

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