Half Dome

CA, USA

14.0 miles (22.5 km) · Out & Back · trail · Route

The Half Dome is a 14.0 mile route in CA, USA. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features mostly flat terrain. The course difficulty of 5.1 puts it in the top 60% of challenging routes at this distance. This out-and-back route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring CA's mountain terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.0 mi (22.5 km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 4,393 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.9%
Runnable	0% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	5.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Out & Back
Type	Route

Questions about Half Dome

How difficult is Half Dome?

The difficulty score for Half Dome is 5.9 of 100. That is harder than 48.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 0% 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%.