Mount Hooper Loop

Fresno County, California, United States

25.4 miles (40.9 km) · 6,168 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mount Hooper Loop is a 25.4-mile loop route in Fresno County, California, United States, gaining 6,165 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.5 miles gaining 4,816 feet at an average 20.2% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	25.4 mi (40.9 km)
Elevation gain	6,168 ft (1,880 m)
Average gain	243 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 4,829 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.4%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Mount Hooper Loop

How much elevation gain does Mount Hooper Loop have?

Mount Hooper Loop has 6,168 ft (1,880 m) of elevation gain over 25.4 miles (40.9 km). That averages 243 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Hooper Loop?

The difficulty score for Mount Hooper Loop is 15.3 of 100. That is harder than 83.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mount Hooper Loop?

The longest climb on Mount Hooper Loop runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 4,829 ft (1,472 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.4%.