Half Dome

CA, USA

14.0 miles (22.5 km) · 4,455 ft elevation gain · Out & Back · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.0 mi (22.5 km)
Elevation gain	4,455 ft (1,358 m)
Average gain	319 ft per mile (60 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 4,393 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.9%
Runnable	31% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	14.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Out & Back
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Half Dome

How much elevation gain does Half Dome have?

Half Dome has 4,455 ft (1,358 m) of elevation gain over 14.0 miles (22.5 km). That averages 319 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Half Dome?

The difficulty score for Half Dome is 14.2 of 100. That is harder than 85.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Half Dome?

The longest climb on Half Dome runs 7.0 miles (11.2 km) and gains 4,393 ft (1,339 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.9%.