Half Dome - Glacier Point Loop (CA)

Mariposa County, California, United States

27.0 miles (43.5 km) · 7,587 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	27.0 mi (43.5 km)
Elevation gain	7,587 ft (2,313 m)
Average gain	281 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb	8.2 mi, 3,236 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	64.2%
Runnable	41% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Half Dome - Glacier Point Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does Half Dome - Glacier Point Loop (CA) have?

Half Dome - Glacier Point Loop (CA) has 7,587 ft (2,313 m) of elevation gain over 27.0 miles (43.5 km). That averages 281 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Half Dome - Glacier Point Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Half Dome - Glacier Point Loop (CA) is 16.6 of 100. That is harder than 86.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% 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 - Glacier Point Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Half Dome - Glacier Point Loop (CA) runs 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and gains 3,236 ft (986 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 64.2%.